1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

Up to

2100kg

The towing capacity of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class supports up to 2100kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class matches the example listed here.

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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class braked* towing capacity

Coupe

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Specs	Braked capacity
S500 C	Specs: 5.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg

Sedan

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Specs	Braked capacity
S280 (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1900kg
S320 (base)	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
S420 (base)	Specs: 4.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
S500 L	Specs: 5.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
S600 L	Specs: 6.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
S320 (base)	Specs: 3.2L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.