The Mercedes GLE 350 was introduced into Mercedes’s lineup as a mid-size luxury SUV in 2016 and remains available through today. The GLE 350 is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Mercedes GLE 350?
The Mercedes GLE 350 has a towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds depending on the model year.
There’s a bit more to know about Mercedes GLE 350 towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2024 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2024 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 7,700 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2024 GLE 350 Base Model RWD | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
| 2024 GLE 350 | 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg |
| 2024 GLE 350 4Matic | 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Mercedes GLE 350 towing capabilities:
Mercedes GLE 350 Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Mercedes GLE 350 Braked Tow Capacity: 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg
Mercedes GLE 350 Unbraked Tow Capacity: 1,653 lbs / 750 kg
Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Mercedes GLE 350 tow capacity.
Model Year
The GLE 350’s tow capability varied a lot by year and generation.
The early model years from 2016 and 2017 had a max towing capability of 7,200 lbs.
The 2018 and 2019 model years had a max towing capacity of 6,615 lbs.
The 2020 through 2023 model years had a max towing capacity of 7,700 lbs.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Mercedes GLE 350, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Mercedes GLE 350 Tow Package Info
Does The Mercedes GLE 350 Have A Tow Package?
Mercedes offers a GLE 350 towing package which includes the following:
- Class III Hitch Receiver
- Wiring Harness
- Trailer Stability Assist (Sway Control)
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Mercedes GLE 350?
If you plan on towing anything with your Mercedes GLE 350, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Mercedes GLE 350 Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Mercedes GLE 350 uses a Class 3 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Mercedes GLE 350 trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 7,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 700 lbs. tongue weight, 7,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 700 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML350, GLE350 and GME43 AMG
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your GLE 350:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Mercedes GLE 350 Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Mercedes GLE 350 trailer hitch installation:
Mercedes GLE 350 Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your GLE 350, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Mercedes GLE 350?
The Mercedes GLE 350 stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
Does My Mercedes GLE 350 Have A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your GLE 350 to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your GLE 350.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your GLE 350 has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2023 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2023 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 7,700 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2023 GLE 350 Base Model RWD | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
| 2023 GLE 350 | 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg |
| 2023 GLE 350 4Matic | 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg |
2022 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2022 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 5,952.5 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2022 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2022 GLE 350 | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
| 2022 GLE 350 4Matic | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
2021 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 5,952.5 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2021 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2023 GLE 350 | 5,952.4 lbs / 2,700 kg |
| 2023 GLE 350 4Matic | 5,952.4 lbs / 2,700 kg |
2020 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2020 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 5,952.5 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2020 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2020 GLE 350 | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
| 2020 GLE 350 4Matic | 5,952.5 lbs / 2,700 kg |
2019 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2019 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 6,615 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2019 GLE 350 | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg |
| 2019 GLE 350 4Matic | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg |
2018 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2018 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow 6,615 pounds across all trim levels and configurations.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2019 GLE 350 | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg |
| 2019 GLE 350 4Matic | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg |
2017 Mercedes GLE 350 Towing Capacity
The 2017 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow between 7,200 pounds and 6,615 pounds depending on if it has 4MATIC or not.
A 2WD 2017 Mercedes GLE 350 can pull 6,615 pounds.
A 2017 Mercedes GLE 350 4Matic can pull 7,200 pounds.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2017 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2019 GLE 350 | 6,615 lbs / 3,000 kg |
| 2019 GLE 350 4Matic | 7,200 lbs / 3,265 kg |
2016 Mercedes GLE 350 Tow Capacity
The 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow between 7,200 pounds and 6,615 pounds depending on if it has 4MATIC or not.
A 2WD 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 can pull 6,614 pounds.
A 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 4Matic can pull 7,198 pounds.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 can tow.
| Mercedes GLE 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2019 GLE 350 | 6,614 lbs / 3,000 kg |
| 2019 GLE 350 4Matic | 7,198 lbs / 3,265 kg |
| 2019 GLE 350 d 4Matic | 7,198 lbs / 3,265 kg |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Mercedes GLE 350 Owner’s Manuals on Mercedes’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Mercedes GLE 350.
