2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class tow

Useful information
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Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 446
Identification plates .........................446
Service products and filling capaci- ties ..................................................... 447
Vehicle data ...................................... 456
Vehicle data for off-road driving .....457
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 459 445Technical data

wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 195).Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
0043 Anchorage points
0044 Rear axle center line Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
ML 350 and ML 400
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
ML 350 4MATIC, ML 400 4MATIC and
ML 550 4MATIC Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
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 3527 lbs (1600 kg)460
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

ML 63 AMG 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6724 lbs (3050 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
309 lbs (140 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
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)
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.
Ball position Ball position of the ball coupling When choosing a ball coupling, the dimen-
sions stated in the illustration must not be
exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
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