Mercedes-Benz GLK towing capacity

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK is rated for 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK, highest published rating3,500 lbsHitch type not stated.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Hitch type not stated

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

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLK350the 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 guide3.5L V-63,500 lbsp. 24
GLK250 BlueTecthe 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 guide2.5L I-4 TD3,500 lbsp. 24

Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Hitch type not stated

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

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
GLK250 BlueTecsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide2.5L I-4 TD3,500 lbsp. 24
GLK350secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide3.5L V-63,500 lbsp. 24

Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)

Common questions

How has the Mercedes-Benz GLK's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2016: 3,500 lbs; 2015: 3,500 lbs.

What hitch are the Mercedes-Benz GLK ratings for?

For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.

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