2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,000lb
- G 550 AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 7,000 lb.
- Top 23% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,600 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 101% of 5,534 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,600 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 5,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 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 7,000 lb: G 550 AWD, $148,250.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G 550 AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,000 lb | 1,521 lb | 7,055 lb | 5,534 lb | $148,250 |
| AMG G 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | AWD | 7,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,688 lb | $186,100 |
| Mercedes-AMG G-Class AMG G 63 AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,842 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 7,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 3,500 lb to 7,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | 8,000 lb | Luxury 1 AWD | $127,700 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 7,700 lb | 4.0T quattro | $136,200 |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class (this car) | 7,000 lb | G 550 AWD | $148,250 |
| BMW X6 M | 1,653 lb | Competition AWD | $132,100 |
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