MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2015 X166 Owner's Manual

Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
GL 450
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
3970 lbs (1800 kg)
GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550
4MATIC and GL 350 Blue- TEC 4MATIC Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 7500 lbs (3402 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
600 lbs (272 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
3970 lbs (1800 kg)
GL 63 AMG 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
309 lbs (140 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
4189 lbs (1900 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings. Trailer tow hitch
459Technical data Z

Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimen-
sions stated in the illustration must not be
exceeded. 460
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data