Mercedes C Class Towbars

Mercedes C Class Towing Specifics

The Mercedes C Class was first introduced in 1994 by the German manufacturer as a compact executive car, offering strong towing capabilities. The range currently includes an estate, coupe and saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mercedes C Class Coupe Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes C Class Coupe 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 C Class Coupe 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 C Class Coupe 2001-2008 and 2011-2015 models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mercedes C Class Coupe 2015 2018 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 vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2001-2008 models will not require coding.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2011-2015 and 2015 2018 models will require coding.

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

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes C Class Coupe models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2001-2008 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2011-2015 models have towbars that require non-visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2015 2018 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

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 C Class Coupe 2001-2008 models have a nose weight of up to 100kg.

All Mercedes C Class Coupe 2011-2015 and 2015 2018 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Mercedes C Class Coupe 2001-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

For a Mercedes C Class Coupe 2011-2015 and 2015 2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1900kg.

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

Mercedes C Class Estate Towing Specifics

The Mercedes C Class Estate was launched into the market in 1993. If you have 1993 onwards Mercedes C Class Estate it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Mercedes C Class Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes C Class Estate 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 C Class Estate 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 C Class Estate models will 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 vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 1993-2001 and 2001-2007 models will not require coding.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2007-2014 and 2014-2018 models will require coding.

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

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes C Class Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 1993-2001 models have towbars that require visible and no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2001-2007 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2007-2014 models have towbars that require visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2014-2018 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

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 C Class Estate 1993-2001 and 2001-2007 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2007-2014 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

All Mercedes C Class Estate 2014-2018 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 85kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Mercedes C Class Estate 1993-2001 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1650kg up to 1700kg.

For all Mercedes C Class Estate 2001-2007 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1600kg.

For all Mercedes C Class Estate 2007-2014 and 2014-2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1800kg up to 1900kg.

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

Mercedes C Class Saloon Towing Specifics

The Mercedes C Class Saloon was launched into the market in 1993. If you have 1993 onwards Mercedes C Class Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Mercedes C Class Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes C Class Saloon 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 C Class Saloon 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 C Class Saloon models will 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 vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 1993-2000 models will not require coding.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2000-2007, 2007-2014 and 2014-2018 models will require coding.

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

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes C Class Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 1993-2000 models have towbars that require visible and no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2000-2007 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2007-2014 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2014-2018 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

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 C Class Saloon 1993-2000 and 2000-2007 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2007-2014 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

All Mercedes C Class Saloon 2014-2018 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 85kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Mercedes C Class Saloon 1993-2000 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1650kg up to 1700kg.

For all Mercedes C Class Saloon 2000-2007 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1600kg.

For all Mercedes C Class Saloon 2007-2014 and 2014-2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1800kg up to 1900kg.

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