2013 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class towing

Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use
a maximum load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure
you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard (Y page 410).
The greate rthe combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Additional information when towing a trailer (Y page 253).
Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Combined maximum
weight of occupants
and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading
Information placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Number of people in
the vehicle (driver
and occupants)
5 3 1
Distribution of the
occupants
Front: 2
Rear: 3 Front: 1
Rear: 2 Front: 1
Weight of the
occupants
Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2:
180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3:
160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4:
140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5:
120 lbs (54 kg) Occupant 1:
200 lbs (91 kg)
Occupant 2:
190 lbs (86 kg)
Occupant 3:
150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
Gross weight of all
occupants
750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)412
Loading the vehicleWheels and tires

Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not availabl
eattime of going to print. All models (except AMG vehicles and
ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY) Permissible trailer load
,unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is no tincluded in
the trailer load) 575 lbs (261 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
For model ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: 3637 lbs (1650 kg) ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is no tincluded in
the trailer load) 529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
ML 63 AMG
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
1653 lbs (750 kg)
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimu mgradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg) Trailer tow hitch
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ML 63 AMG
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
575 lbs (261 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the
dimensions stated in the illustration must not
be exceeded. 456
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data