Used Mercedes-Benz B-Class Towbar

The B-Class is a compact MPV-style hatchback and was not factory-fitted with a towbar as standard, but Mercedes-Benz did approve and offer towbar kits for the B-Class through their accessories programme, and aftermarket towbars are widely available. This means used towbars sourced from dismantled B-Class vehicles do exist, though they are not as common as on estate or SUV models. If you are searching for one, confirm with the breaker that the car they are dismantling was actually fitted with a towbar, as many will not have had one.

No — the W245 (2005–2011) and W246 (2012–2018) are entirely different generations with different rear bodywork, bumper structures, and chassis geometry, so a towbar from one will not fit the other. These are the two main generations of B-Class sold in the UK, and parts do not cross between them. Always confirm which generation the breaker is dismantling before buying.

The W246 received a facelift around 2015 which included changes to the front bumper and interior, but the rear structure and underbody — which determine towbar fitment — are understood to be largely unchanged across the W246 generation (2012–2018). That said, mid-generation pressing or mounting point changes are possible, so you should confirm with the breaker that the towbar they have matches your specific registration rather than assuming all W246 towbars interchange freely.

Trim level does not affect towbar fitment — the rear chassis structure and towing attachment points are the same regardless of whether your car is an SE, Sport, AMG Line, or Urban Edition. The only thing to be aware of is that different trims may have slightly different rear bumper designs, which can affect how the towbar neck or electrics route around the bumper, but the towbar mounting itself is trim-independent. Confirm the generation matches your car and you can disregard trim when searching.

No — despite sharing platforms in the W176/W246 era, the A-Class is a hatchback with a completely different rear body, bumper, and underbody structure to the B-Class, which has a taller MPV-style body. Towbars are built to the specific geometry of each model's rear end, so they are not interchangeable between the A-Class and B-Class. Stick to towbars specifically listed for the B-Class and your generation.

Engine and gearbox choice do not affect towbar fitment on the B-Class — the rear chassis structure is the same across petrol, diesel, and hybrid variants within a given generation. What matters is the generation (W245 2005–2011 or W246 2012–2018) and that the car was actually fitted with a towbar, since many B-Class cars will not have had one from new. Confirm the generation and towbar type (fixed, detachable, or swan-neck) with the breaker before purchasing.