Mercedes-Benz E Class towing capacity by year

The Mercedes-Benz E Class has tow data across 7 model years, from 2010 through 2016. The most recent 2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class carries a maximum tow rating of 6,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2015 model year at 9,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz E Class page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Mercedes-Benz E Class max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercedes-Benz E Class, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Mercedes-Benz E Class years (2012–2016)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Mercedes-Benz E Class years (2010–2011)

Earlier model years for the Mercedes-Benz E Class, going back to 2010. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.