2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- GLE 350 4MATIC AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 5,950 lb.
- Top 14% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| 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 7,700 lb: GLE 350 4MATIC AWD, $57,250.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,718 lb to 5,509 lb | $57,250 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,013 lb | $62,500 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,147 lb | $72,350 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,147 lb | $76,500 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,280 lb | $78,900 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 4.0L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,147 lb | $113,950 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | 4.0L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,147 lb | $116,000 |
| 350 RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,950 lb | 4,608 lb to 5,509 lb | $54,750 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 7,200 lb to 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,300 lb | SLE RWD | $53,700 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 lb | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $61,900 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (this car) | 7,700 lb | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $57,250 |
| Audi Q7 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $54,950 |
| Lexus GX | 6,500 lb | 460 AWD | $53,450 |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $56,100 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 3,500 lb | XC40 T4 Momentum FWD | N/A |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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