Cheap Mercedes-Benz GLC Towbar

Yes, towbars were available on the GLC as a factory-fitted or dealer-approved accessory across both generations, and used towbars from dismantled GLC models do appear on the market. That said, not every GLC will have had one fitted, as it was an optional extra rather than standard equipment, so you are looking for a used unit removed from a car that actually had one. When requesting a quote, confirm with the breaker that the donor car genuinely had a towbar fitted.

The GLC ran as the X253 from 2015 through to the 2022 facelift, with the all-new second-generation Z254 arriving from 2023 onwards. These are entirely different platforms with different rear-end structures, so a towbar from the X253 generation will not transfer to the Z254. Stick to towbars sourced from a donor car on the same generation as yours, and confirm the exact year range with the breaker against your registration.

Body style matters significantly here, as the standard GLC SUV (X253) and the GLC Coupe (C253) have different rear-end structures, bumper arrangements, and trailer hitch mounting points despite sharing the same platform. A towbar from a standard SUV is very unlikely to be a straight swap onto a Coupe, and vice versa. Always tell the breaker which body style your car is — SUV or Coupe — when asking for a quote.

Engine and drivetrain variant do not affect towbar fitment on the GLC, so a towbar from a 220d, 300, or any other engine variant on the same generation and body style should be compatible. What matters is that both cars are the same generation (X253 or Z254) and the same body style (SUV or Coupe), not what is under the bonnet. Confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, AMG Line, or AMG Line Premium — does not affect towbar fitment on the GLC, as the rear-end structure and mounting points are the same across trims. However, you may find cosmetic differences in how the towbar surround or tow-hitch cover integrates with the bumper styling on AMG Line cars versus standard trims, so it is worth checking the finish matches what you need. Your breaker can advise on any cosmetic trim differences once they confirm the part against your registration.

Retractable or detachable towbars and fixed swan-neck towbars are mechanically different units and are not interchangeable with each other, even if both came from the same generation of GLC. If your car was wired for a retractable unit, you will also need to consider whether the trailer wiring loom and electrics are compatible with a fixed unit or vice versa. Speak to the breaker about which type the donor car had so you can get the right unit for your needs.