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2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter towing capacity

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is published in 22 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,000 to 7,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,500 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Standard w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,562 —
Standard w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,098 —
High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,098 —
Standard w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 7,500 — 5,683 —
Extended w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,695 —
Standard Roof 144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,727 —
High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,727 —
Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,363 —
High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — — —
High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,838 —
Extended w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 6,213 —
Standard w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 7,500 — 6,102 —
High Roof 170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 6,179 —
Standard Roof 144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,727 —
High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,727 —
High Roof 170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 6,179 —
Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,363 —
High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — — —
High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 5,838 —
Standard w/144" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 7,500 — 5,683 —
Extended w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 5,000 — 6,213 —
Standard w/170" WB Van 3D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 188 325 — 7,500 — 6,102 —

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2010

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2011 model adds 2,500 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 Mercedes-Benz models

The rest of Mercedes-Benz's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cargo 7,500
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Class 7,500
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC 7,500
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 7,500
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550 7,500
2011 Mercedes-Benz M Class 7,200

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.