Mercedes CLA Class Towbars

Mercedes CLA Class Towing Specifics

The Mercedes CLA Class was first introduced in 2013 by the German manufacturer as a subcompact executive car, designed with impressive towing capabilities. The range currently includes a C117 and X117 model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mercedes CLA Class C117 & X117 Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 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 CLA Class C117 & X117 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 85kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mercedes CLA Class C117 & X117 vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Mercedes CLA Class C117 & X117 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mercedes CLA Class C117 & X117 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.