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2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cab Chassis 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
128% of 4,674 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

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: 3500XD Standard Roof 144" RWD, $40,595.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cab Chassis tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
3500XD Standard Roof 144" RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,356 lb11,030 lb4,674 lb$40,595
3500XD Standard Roof 170" RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb6,246 lb11,030 lb4,784 lb$41,370
4500 Standard Roof 144" RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb7,429 lb12,125 lb4,696 lb$42,645
4500 Standard Roof 170" RWD3.0L 6cylRWD7,500 lb7,319 lb12,125 lb4,806 lb$43,420

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000201720202021
Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2021. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2017 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