You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper and debt. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz lineup is now available in its entirety and with it are new towing capacity specifications.

How To Calculate Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

To calculate the amount a vehicle will weigh at maximum capacity, add payload to curb weight.

New 2017 GLS

The GLC, GLE, and GLS were all introduced at the same time last year, but only the GLC and the GLE went into production. That means for 2017, really the only difference is the substitution of the GL-Class for the GLS. Actually, the name is where the difference ends when it comes to performance. Both the GL-Class and the GLS share the same maximum towing capacity.

Trim

Model

Towing Capacity

GLC
GLC300
3,500
GLC300 4MATIC
3,500
GLC43
3,500
GLE
GLE350
6,600
GLE350 4MATIC
7,200
GLE400
7,200
GLE63
7,200
GLE63 S
7,200
GLS
GLS450
7,500
GLS550
7,500
GLS63
7,500
G-Class
G550
7,000
G63
7,000
G65
7,000

Which 2017 Mercedes-Benz Has The Highest Towing Capacity?

The Mercedes-Benz with the highest towing capacity in the United States and anywhere else is the GLS with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. It is the only vehicle in the fleet to offer this amount of utility by 300 pounds and also offers the most interior capacity.

Which Mercedes-Benz SUV Weighs The Most?

Given its size relative to the rest of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, you might think the GLS is the heaviest Mercedes-Benz available. Actually, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class weighs the most out of any Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle.
It’s 2019! Check out the top 2 Mercedes-Benz SUVs for towing here!

2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4X4²

The Mercedes-Benz G550 4X4² is brand new for 2017, but it will not be available with a towing package because it is made for climbing mountains and traffic jams. If you have any questions about any of the towing capacities you see above, leave a comment below.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SUVs are here! Check them out!

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