Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity (2020 - 2023)

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity Overview

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 towing capacity of 5,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
2023High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,681 lbs9,050 lbs
2023High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,792 lbs9,050 lbs
2023High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,073 lbs9,050 lbs
2023High Roof HO 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,274 lbs9,050 lbs
2023High Roof HO 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
2023High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,736 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,681 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,792 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,057 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,073 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,274 lbs9,050 lbs
2022High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
2021Passenger High Roof5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs9,050 lbs
2020Cargo High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbsI4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs
2020Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbsI4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs
2020Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs
2020Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
2020Cargo High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity Data

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,681 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,792 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,073 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,274 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,736 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,057 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs4,111 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,781 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs4,057 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,376 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,362 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,748 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,396 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,803 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,068 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,715 lbs9,480 lbs
High Roof HO 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,480 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD170 HP / 295 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,561 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof HO 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD211 HP / 332 ft/lbs3,561 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs3,583 lbs9,050 lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,681 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,792 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,057 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,073 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,274 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,736 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs4,111 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,376 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,781 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs4,057 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,362 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,748 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs4,068 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,396 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,803 lbs9,050 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,715 lbs9,480 lbs
High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,627 lbs9,480 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs3,307 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs3,583 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,561 lbs9,050 lbs
Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,561 lbs9,050 lbs

2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Passenger High Roof5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs9,050 lbs

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Cargo High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbsI4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbsI4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170" Extended5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Cargo High Roof 170"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Cargo Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbsI4RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD161 HP / 266 ft/lbs
Cargo Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs
Cargo Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Cargo Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Passenger Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs2.0L I4RWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 258 ft/lbs3,441 lbs9,050 lbs
Passenger Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Passenger Standard Roof 144"5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,265 lbs9,050 lbs
Passenger5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,265 lbs9,050 lbs
Passenger5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs
Passenger High Roof5,000 lbs3.0L V6RWD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs3,265 lbs9,050 lbs
Passenger High Roof5,000 lbs3.0L V64WD / 7 Spd Auto w/OD188 HP / 325 ft/lbs

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