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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
44% of 6,305 lb

Within 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%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 3,500 lb: EQS 400 4MATIC AWD.

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
EQS 400 4MATIC AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb6,305 lbN/A
EQS 550 4MATIC AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb6,327 lbN/A

No rating listed: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000202320242025
Highest rating each year, 2023 to 2025. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2023 to 2025: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Lincoln Navigator8,700 lbReserve 4WD$99,995
Land Rover Range Rover8,200 lbP530 SE AWD$131,400
Lexus LX8,000 lb600 Premium AWD$106,000
Audi SQ87,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$97,600
GMC Hummer EV SUV7,500 lb2X 4WD$96,550
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (this car)3,500 lbEQS 400 4MATIC AWDN/A

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