2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cab Chassis towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,500lb
- 3500XD Standard Roof I4 144" RWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 7,500 lb.
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.
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
| 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 6,000 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,000 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 7,500 lb: 3500XD Standard Roof I4 144" RWD, $40,715.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500XD Standard Roof I4 144" RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 6,356 lb | 11,030 lb | 4,674 lb | $40,715 |
| 3500XD Standard Roof I4 170" RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 6,246 lb | 11,030 lb | 4,784 lb | $41,510 |
| 3500XD Standard Roof V6 144" RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 6,356 lb | 11,030 lb | 4,674 lb | $42,615 |
| 4500 Standard Roof I4 144" RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 7,429 lb | 12,125 lb | 4,696 lb | $42,820 |
| 3500XD Standard Roof V6 170" RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 6,246 lb | 11,030 lb | 4,784 lb | $43,410 |
| 4500 Standard Roof I4 170" RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 7,319 lb | 12,125 lb | 4,806 lb | $43,615 |
| 4500 Standard Roof V6 144" RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 7,429 lb | 12,125 lb | 4,696 lb | $44,720 |
| 4500 Standard Roof V6 170" RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 7,319 lb | 12,125 lb | 4,806 lb | $45,515 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2017 to 2021: 7,500 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 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree