General Notes On The Trailer Hitch; Permissible Trailer Load; Maximum Tongue Weight; Permissible Rear Axle Load (Trailer Operation) - Mercedes-Benz GLE Series 2020 Operator's Manual

Model Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
All models
Trailer hitch

General notes on the trailer hitch

Modifications to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only permissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.

Permissible trailer load

Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press.
The tongue weight is not included in the towing
capacity.
Model
ability
GLE 350
80%
All models with
4MATIC
Model
All models

Maximum tongue weight

* NOTE Damage caused by the trailer
coming loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the
trailer may come loose.
The tongue weight must not be below
#
110.2 lb (50 kg).
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
Permissible towing
#
possible to the maximum permissible
capacity, braked
tongue weight.
Missing values were not available at the time of
7716.2 lbs (3500 kg)
going to press.
Tongue weight
Permissible towing
Model
capacity, unbraked
GLE 350
All models with
4MATIC

Permissible rear axle load (trailer operation)

Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press.
Technical data 539
Maximum tongue
weight
617.3 lbs (280 kg )