Mercedes-Benz M Class towing capacity by year
The Mercedes-Benz M Class has tow data across 18 model years, from 1998 through 2015. The most recent 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class carries a maximum tow rating of 7,200 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz M 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 M Class max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercedes-Benz M 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 M Class years (2011–2015)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 5 | 7,200 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 5 | 7,200 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 5 | 7,200 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 4 | 7,200 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 6 | 7,200 |
Older Mercedes-Benz M Class years (1998–2010)
Earlier model years for the Mercedes-Benz M Class, going back to 1998. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 6 | 7,200 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 5 | 7,200 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 5 | 7,200 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2 | 5,000 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 1 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.