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2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo 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
97% of 4,123 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%: 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: 126 Standard Roof RWD, $39,600.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
126 Standard Roof RWDN/ARWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb$39,600
135 Standard Roof RWDN/ARWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb$40,200
Long w/135" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,150 lb6,328 lb4,178 lbN/A
Metris Passenger RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,222 lb to 4,409 lbN/A
Standard w/126" WB RWD2.0L 4cylRWD5,000 lb2,205 lb6,328 lb4,123 lbN/A

No rating listed: 2 trims.

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