Used Mercedes-Benz GLA Towbar

Yes, towbars were available on the GLA as a factory-fitted or dealer-fitted option across both generations, so used examples do exist on the breaker market. Not every GLA will have had one fitted, as it was always an optional extra rather than standard equipment. When requesting quotes, confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle was actually fitted with a towbar before proceeding.

No — the X156 first-generation GLA (2013–2019) and the H247 second-generation GLA (2020-onwards) are built on completely different platforms with different rear-end structures, so a towbar from one will not fit the other. Always confirm the generation of the donor vehicle matches yours before ordering. Your registration will make this straightforward to check with the breaker.

The X156 received a facelift around 2017 with updated styling and interior changes, but significant changes to the rear subframe or towbar mounting points are not something we can state with certainty. Name the boundary confidently — pre-facelift (2013–2017) versus post-facelift (2017–2019) — but confirm with the breaker against your registration whether a towbar from one side of that facelift will cross to the other before purchasing.

Engine variant and drivetrain do not affect towbar fitment on the GLA — the rear-end mounting structure is the same across the range for a given generation. What matters is that the donor vehicle is from the same generation (X156 or H247) as yours and that a towbar was actually fitted to it. You can safely ignore engine or gearbox differences when searching.

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, AMG Line, or any other — does not affect towbar fitment on the GLA, as the underlying rear structure is identical across the trim range within a generation. A towbar from an AMG Line donor will mount the same way as one from an SE or Sport, so don't let trim differences put you off a good-priced part. Just ensure the generation matches yours.

Beyond confirming the correct generation (X156 2013–2019 or H247 2020-onwards), check whether the towbar is a fixed, detachable, or swan-neck type, as these are not interchangeable and wiring harnesses may differ. Also confirm the electrics — a 7-pin versus 13-pin bypass relay setup, for example — are compatible with your needs, as these are separate items the breaker may or may not include. Always confirm all details with the breaker against your registration before committing.