Indeed ProfJohn, thanks, yes the list is just to give you ideas of which makes/models MIGHT fit the bill, you then need to go and research the particular model. You will usually find the diesel engines models are the ones with the higher towing capacity and often the larger engines are higher.
My GLE250d for instance has a 2900kg capacity (2.2 diesel), but the GLE350d (3.0 V6 diesel) can tow 3500kg.
Worth googling for reviews and issues for a particluar model as well, the ML250d had a 3500kg capacity, but had issues with engine and 7G tronic gearbox overheating when an aftermarket towbar was used. The reason being the Mercedes OEM towing kit came with additional cooling, if you fitted an aftermarket towbar you didn't have it. The GLE250d Mercedes switched to the new 9G tronic gearbox with a liquid based torque convertor, and reduced towing limit to 2900 to reduce stress on the 2.2 litre engine for those that didn't have additional cooling.
So even manufacturers don't always get their towing limits right.
Towing a caravan, I don't think it would ever have been an issue, but if you want a car to haul a 3500kg plant trailer up long hills on a motorway, google it.
My GLE250d for instance has a 2900kg capacity (2.2 diesel), but the GLE350d (3.0 V6 diesel) can tow 3500kg.
Worth googling for reviews and issues for a particluar model as well, the ML250d had a 3500kg capacity, but had issues with engine and 7G tronic gearbox overheating when an aftermarket towbar was used. The reason being the Mercedes OEM towing kit came with additional cooling, if you fitted an aftermarket towbar you didn't have it. The GLE250d Mercedes switched to the new 9G tronic gearbox with a liquid based torque convertor, and reduced towing limit to 2900 to reduce stress on the 2.2 litre engine for those that didn't have additional cooling.
So even manufacturers don't always get their towing limits right.
Towing a caravan, I don't think it would ever have been an issue, but if you want a car to haul a 3500kg plant trailer up long hills on a motorway, google it.