The table below lists every trim of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG GLC 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
GLC 43 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter 385 384 3,500 4,191
GLC 63 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter 469 479 4,850 4,486
GLC 43 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter 385 384 3,500 4,235
GLC 63 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter 469 479 3,500 4,586
GLC 63 S 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter 503 516 3,500 4,548

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 2019

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG GLC carried a maximum tow rating of 4,850 lb. The 2020 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG GLC page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2020 Mercedes-Benz models

The rest of Mercedes-Benz's 2020 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.