2018 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: GLE SUV AMG, All. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 4,410 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 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.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE SUV AMGsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 7,200 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 350 4Matic SUV AWDsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | AWD | 7,200 lbs | towing package | p. 23 | |
| GLE 350 SUV RWDsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | RWD | 6,600 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 550e 4Matic AWD Hybridsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | AWD | 4,410 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE engine tows the most?
All, at up to 7,200 lbs. Next is 3.5L V-6 at up to 7,200 lbs.
What does a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE need to tow 7,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: towing package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Trailer Life 2018 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 2018 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.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide, Trailer Life (Good Sam). Trailer Life annual guide (not the manufacturer). Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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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