The specified value applies in the following
cases:
R
The vehicle is ready to drive
R
The road surface conditions and thus trac‐
tion are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds
to an incline of 45°.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
rain in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Model Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
ability
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53
4MATIC+
80%
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
4MATIC+
80%
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 towing capacity
Model Permissible towing
capacity, braked (at
a minimum start-off
gradeability of 12%)
Mercedes-AMG GLE
53 4MATIC+
7716.2 lbs (3500 kg )
Model Permissible towing
capacity, unbraked
Mercedes-AMG GLE
53 4MATIC+
1653.5 lbs (750 kg )
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
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight.
Technical data
37
