2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- 300 RWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 70 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 72% of 3,889 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,500 lb: 300 RWD, $42,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 3,889 lb | $42,500 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $44,500 |
| 300 Coupe 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $50,000 |
| GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,555 lb | $51,900 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 3.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $59,500 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $63,000 |
| AMG GLC 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $73,750 |
| AMG GLC 63 Coupe 4MATIC | 4.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $76,500 |
| AMG GLC 63 S Coupe 4MATIC | 4.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,977 lb | $84,100 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2016 to 2022: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lb | Commercial 4WD | $46,390 |
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 lb | P250 S AWD | $42,650 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (this car) | 3,500 lb | 300 RWD | $42,500 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3,000 lb | AWD | $43,400 |
| BMW X3 | 3,000 lb | sDrive30i RWD | $41,950 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2,000 lb | Standard FWD | $41,040 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree