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2020 Freightliner Sprinter towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,000 lb
Margin
1,500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,000 lbRating: 7,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
7,500 lb
80% of the rating
6,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,000 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,000 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,500 lb: 4500 Crew Standard w/144" WB RWD.

2020 Freightliner Sprinter tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadMSRP
4500 Crew Standard w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,647 lbN/A
4500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lbN/AN/A
4500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,294 lbN/A
3500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb4,169 lbN/A
4500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lbN/AN/A
4500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,294 lbN/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lbN/AN/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb5,243 lbN/A
3500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb4,522 lbN/A
4500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,735 lbN/A
3500XD Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb5,684 lbN/A
3500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb4,092 lbN/A
2500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
2500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb2,759 lbN/A
3500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb3,143 lbN/A
3500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb2,759 lbN/A
1500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb3,854 lbN/A
2500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
2500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb3,704 lbN/A
3500 XD Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
3500 XD Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
2500 Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb3,143 lbN/A
1500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb3,854 lbN/A
1500 Passenger High Roof w/144" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb3,441 lbN/A
2500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb4,123 lbN/A
2500 Passenger High Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
3500 XD Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A
1500 Passenger Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb3,441 lbN/A
2500 Passenger Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb3,265 lbN/A
2500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb3,605 lbN/A
4500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb6,206 lbN/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD3.0L 6cylRWD5,000 lb5,154 lbN/A

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201120132015201720192021
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2021. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2021: 7,500 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked