The Mercedes GLE 450 towing capacity is no joke. For the size and strength of the vehicle, we wanted to make sure we were able to make something that will follow suit.

Mercedes Benz GLE 450 towing capacity

According to online sources, it can to up to 7,700 pounds. Before you do any towing, consult your owners manual to make sure that is accurate and safe. With that being said, our EcoHitch carries its fair share of weight as well.

The EcoHitch is rated for 800 pounds of tongue weight and 8,000 pounds of towing weight.** Ensuring you can use your hitch just as seamlessly as you planned to use your GLE
450.

How to Install the GLE 450 hitch

Installation for GLE 450 Hitch
Step 1: Take off all bolts and clips attaching the bumper cover and kick sensor panel.

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Step 2: Open the rear hatch and remove the carpet cargo panels to access the bolts and plastic panel to remove.

Step 3: Take off the cargo ring cover as well as the interior panels that secure the tail lights. You are ready to remove the bumper and electrical harnesses from the vehicle.

Step 4: Remove the nuts from the rear factory cross member. This cross member will not re reinstalled.

Step 5: Reinstall the factory flange nuts to secure the hitch receiver to the vehicle. Use the supplied hardware to secure your kick sensor bracket.

Step 6: Reinstall the bumper, all the wiring harnesses and sensors. 

Step 7: When you intend to use the hitch, use the adapter with provided hardware to secure it, making it ready for carrying or towing!

These installation steps are simplified for your reading pleasure. In order to further learn the technical details of the EcoHitch install, please send a request to [email protected].

Your newly installed Ecohitch will handle any Mercedes Benz GLE 450 towing needs and any bike rack intended for a 2” receiver.

Step 5: Reinstall the factory flange nuts to secure the hitch receiver to the vehicle. Use the supplied hardware to secure your kick senser bracket.

Step 6: Reinstall the bumper, all the wiring harnesses and sensors. 

Step 7: When you intend to use the hitch, use the adapter with provided hardware to secure it, making it ready for carrying or towing!

These installation steps are simplified for your reading pleasure. In order to further learn the technical details of the EcoHitch install, please send a request to [email protected].

Your newly installed Ecohitch will handle any Mercedes Benz GLE 450 towing needs and any bike rack intended for a 2” receiver.

2020 – 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 tow hitch (stainless steel) by Ecohitch

This trailer hitch features our stainless steel trailer hitch receiver. This is truly a lifetime, rust free trailer hitch receiver. Our Mercedes Benz GLE 450 hitch also features our hidden design which means only the receiver is visible – no large, bulky metal hitch hanging low under your Mercedes Benz GLE 450.

Applications include:

2020 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 EcoHitch trailer hitch

2021 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 EcoHitch trailer hitch

2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 EcoHitch trailer hitch

2023 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 EcoHitch trailer hitch

2020-2023  Mercedes Benz GLE 450 trailer hitch features: 

  • Only Mercedes Benz GLE 450 tow hitch that doesn’t block kick sensor (hands-free power back door feature)
  • Only stainless steel receiver available, eliminating rust
  • A rusty receiver can lead to the fusing together of your ball mount or any accessories causing them to permanently get stuck in the trailer hitch but NOT with EcoHitch because the receiver will never rust
  • Only receiver available that is angled upward at least 2 degrees for maximum ground clearance for your Mercedes Benz GLE 450 bike rack, cargo tray, etc.
  • Completely concealed design - only receiver is visible
  • 100 percent bolt-on installation - no drilling required for this Mercedes Benz GLE 450 hitch install
  • Rated for 800 pounds tongue weight at the trailer ball, 8,000 pounds towing weight
  • Available in most universal 2-inch trailer hitch receiver size
  • Made with 100% recycled and recyclable materials
  • Material can include a qualified combination of aerospace grade aluminum, stainless steel or steel*
  • Engineered to meet stringent national SAE J684 towing safety standards
  • Designed to complement the aerodynamic contours and underbody airflow of vehicle
  • Coated with high impact powder coat for durability
  • Free shipping to lower 48 states
  • Made in U.S.A
  • Lifetime Warranty


**Although your EcoHitch® tongue weight and tow weight rating might be exceedingly high – this is because we build our hitches to withstand all kinds of beatings – your vehicle’s towing capacity could be lower. Please consult your vehicle’s owners manual to determine your factory tow weight rating and never exceed it. No aftermarket products can increase your factory tow weight rating. If your vehicle's tow rating is less than the rated towing capacity on your EcoHitch® trailer hitch, your trailer hitch capacity is limited to your vehicle's factory rated towing capacity. Please check your owner’s manual to confirm your vehicle is rated to tow.