Mercedes-Benz ML towing capacity
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz ML is rated for up to 7,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz ML
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.5L V-8 TC | 7,200 lbs |
| 3.0L V-6 TC | 7,200 lbs |
| 2.1L TD | 6,600 lbs |
| 3.5L V-6 | 6,600 lbs |
All 4 2016 ML configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.0L V-6 TC | 7,200 lbs |
| 5.5L V-8 TC | 7,200 lbs |
| 2.1L TD | 6,600 lbs |
| 3.5L V-6 | 6,600 lbs |
All 4 2015 ML configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Mercedes-Benz ML's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2016: 7,200 lbs; 2015: 7,200 lbs.
What hitch are the Mercedes-Benz ML 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.