Tow Chart

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL towing capacity

7,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: AMG GL63, 5.5L V-8 TC.

Highest published rating7,500 lbsHitch type not stated.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

These figures are from the Trailer Life annual towing guide, a compilation, because we have not found a manufacturer document for this vehicle and year. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the owner's manual.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineHitch type not statedConfigurations
5.5L V-8 TC7,500 lbs1
3.0L V-6 TD7,500 lbs1
4.7L V-8 TC7,500 lbs1
All7,500 lbs1

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL towing capacity chart

All 4 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 5.5L V-8 TC towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
AMG GL63secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,500 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 3.0L V-6 TD towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GL350/450 4Maticsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,500 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 4.7L V-8 TC towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GL550 4Maticsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,500 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL All towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLthe guide notes under this make: 2016 Mercedes-Benz ratings, 2017 ratings not available at press time; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,500 lbsp. 24

Common questions

Which 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL engine tows the most?

5.5L V-8 TC, at up to 7,500 lbs. Next is 3.0L V-6 TD at up to 7,500 lbs.

Where do these numbers come from?

From Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide; Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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