Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLE Towbar

The GLE has run across two main generations: the first-generation W166 (2015–2019) and the second-generation V167 (2019–present), and towbars are not interchangeable between these two generations as the rear bodywork, bumper cut-outs, and chassis mounting points differ significantly. Within the same generation, a used towbar should generally be compatible, but if your car sits near the 2019 changeover point confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Yes, towbars were a genuine factory-fitted or dealer-approved option on the GLE across both the W166 (2015–2019) and V167 (2019–present) generations, so used towbar assemblies do exist in the breakers market. Both fixed and retractable (swan-neck and flange-type) towbars were available, so it is worth checking with the breaker exactly which type they are supplying, as the fitting method and wiring harness can differ between types.

Trim level does not affect towbar fitment on the GLE — whether your car is a Sport, AMG Line, or any other trim, the rear chassis mounting points and bumper aperture cut-out requirements are determined by the generation and body style, not the specification level. The one practical difference you may encounter is cosmetic: higher trims sometimes have slightly different rear bumper styling or diffuser inserts, so confirm with the breaker that the bumper bracket or finisher supplied matches what you need.

No — the GLE Coupé (C167 from 2019, or C292 in the previous generation) has a distinctly different roofline, rear bodywork, and bumper pressing compared with the standard SUV body style GLE, so the towbar mounting brackets and any bumper cut-outs are not the same. Always specify to the breaker whether you have the standard SUV or the Coupé body style, as this is the single most important fitment question for rear-mounted parts like towbars.

2019 is right at the generation boundary: the outgoing W166 ran until mid-2019, while the new V167 was introduced from late 2019 in the UK, so your car could be either generation. Because the two generations have completely different rear structures and bumper mounting arrangements, fitting the wrong generation's towbar will not work, and you should confirm your exact generation with the breaker using your registration number before ordering.

Engine choice does not affect towbar fitment on the GLE, as the rear chassis structure and bumper mounting points are consistent across diesel, petrol, and plug-in hybrid variants within the same generation and body style. What matters is the generation (W166 or V167) and whether you have the standard SUV or Coupé body — confirm those details with the breaker and engine type need not be a concern.