2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Cargo Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
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
- 97% of 4,123 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
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
| 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 | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: Cargo Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD, $32,630.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | 2,270 lb | 6,393 lb | 4,123 lb | $32,630 |
| Cargo Van Standard Roof 135" Wheelbase RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | 2,215 lb | 6,393 lb | 4,178 lb | $33,155 |
| Passenger RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | 1,896 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,222 lb to 4,850 lb | $36,840 |
| Passenger Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,393 lb | 4,222 lb to 4,850 lb | $36,840 |
| Cargo Long WB RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | 2,150 lb | 6,328 lb | 4,178 lb | N/A |
| Cargo Standard WB RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb | 2,205 lb | 6,328 lb | 4,123 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2017: 4,960 lb to 5,000 lb.
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree