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2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
95% of 4,222 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 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 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 5,000 lb: WORKER Passenger RWD, $31,350.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
WORKER Passenger RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,222 lb$31,350
Cargo Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,392 lb6,614 lb4,222 lb$31,390
Cargo Van Standard Roof 135" Wheelbase RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,387 lb6,614 lb4,227 lb$31,910
Passenger RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb1,896 lb6,118 lb4,222 lb$35,580
Passenger Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb1,764 lb6,614 lb4,850 lb$35,580
WORKER Cargo RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,222 lbN/A
Cargo Long WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,370 lb6,647 lb4,277 lbN/A
Cargo Standard WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,425 lb6,647 lb4,222 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020162018202020222023
Highest rating each year, 2016 to 2023. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2017: 4,960 lb to 5,000 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