Mercedes-Benz GLS towing capacity by year
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has tow data across 9 model years, from 2017 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS carries a maximum tow rating of 7,700 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, 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 GLS years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
Older Mercedes-Benz GLS years (2017–2020)
Earlier model years for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, going back to 2017. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 3 | 7,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.