Tow Chart

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE towing capacity

Up to 7,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: AMG GLE63, 5.5L V-8 TC. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,600 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating7,200 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 6,600 lbs.

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 GLE 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 TC7,200 lbs2
3.5L V-67,200 lbs2
3.0L V-6 TC7,200 lbs1
2.1L I-46,600 lbs1

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE towing capacity chart

All 6 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 GLE 5.5L V-8 TC towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
AMG GLE63secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,200 lbsp. 14
AMG GLE63 Ssecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,200 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3.5L V-6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLE350 4Maticsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,200 lbsp. 14
GLE350secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide6,600 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3.0L V-6 TC towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLE400 4Maticsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide7,200 lbsp. 14
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.1L I-4 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLE300dsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide6,600 lbsp. 14

Common questions

Which 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE engine tows the most?

5.5L V-8 TC, at up to 7,200 lbs. Next is 3.5L V-6 at up to 7,200 lbs.

Where do these numbers come from?

From Trailer Life 2016 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 GLE

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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