Can the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 65% of the 7,700 lb rating.
- 2,700 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 5,467 lb. Rated to pull 1.4 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD |
| Tow rating | 7,700 lb |
| Curb weight | 5,467 lb |
| Horsepower | 362 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
| MSRP | $76,000 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 65% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 1.4 |
Max tow rating: higher than 81% of 127 SUVs (2021).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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