2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500 lb
- Cheapest at max
- EQS 400 4MATIC AWD
- electric
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
Rank 53 of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Room left
- 700 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 44% of 6,305 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| 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 3,500 lb: EQS 400 4MATIC AWD, $89,950.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 6,305 lb | $89,950 |
| EQS 550 4MATIC AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 6,327 lb | $112,450 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2023 to 2027: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 8,700 lb | Premiere 4x2 | $89,995 |
| INFINITI QX80 | 8,500 lb | PURE RWD | $85,590 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 7,716 lb | SE P360 AWD | $83,700 |
| Rivian R1S | 7,700 lb | Premium AWD | $83,990 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (this car) | 3,500 lb | EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | $89,950 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ