Mercedes A-Class Towbars

Mercedes A-Class Towing Specifics

The Mercedes A-Class was first introduced in 1997 by the German manufacturer as a subcompact executive car, designed with impressive towing capabilities. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mercedes A-Class Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes A-Class vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mercedes A-Class vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mercedes warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mercedes A-Class 1997-2004 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mercedes A Class 2004-2012, 2012-2018 and 2018 onwards models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes A Class 1997-2004 models will not require coding.

All Mercedes A Class 2004-2012, 2012-2018 and 2018 onwards models will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicle's software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes A-Class models will require a bumper cut. (some 2018 onward bars do not need a cut) A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes A Class 1997-2004 and 2004-2012 models have towbars that require a non-visible bumper cut.

All Mercedes A Class 2012-2018 models have towbars that require either a non-visible or no bumper cut.

All Mercedes A Class 2018 onwards models have towbars that require either a non-visible, No cut, or a visible bumper cut.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mercedes A Class 1997-2004 models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

All Mercedes A Class 2004-2012 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

All Mercedes A Class 2012-2018 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 85kg.

All Mercedes A Class 2018 onwards models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 120kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mercedes A-Class vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Mercedes A Class 1997-2004 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 800kg up to 1000kg.

For a Mercedes A Class 2004-2012 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

For a Mercedes A Class 2012-2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 2000kg.

For a Mercedes A Class 2018 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2000kg up to 2100kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mercedes A-Class vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.