New MB Eclass no longer viable for towing.

geoffo replied on 20/01/2020 22:01

geoffo

Posted on 20/01/2020 22:01

In September 2019 I ordered a new Eclass Estate and specified a factory fitted towbar. Now, 4 months later I have been informed that the only variant that has a towbar option is the "AMG line Night Edition Premium" As this is several thousand pounds more expensive, I thought I would fit a third party towbar. However, suggesting this to the dealer his comment was 'It will invalidate your warranty'. I have followed this up, writing to customer service at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, and they agree that fitting a tow bar could possibly invalid at the warranty.

The dealer has looked into finding Mercedes parts to fit a tow bar but has come up with a figure of over £4000. Obviously, this is not a viable option. Why is it that 1 variant of the Eclass can have a tow bar option at £695 and the other variants cannot? Also, how many caravaners/trailer tenters or anyone who has fitted a third party towbar, would get a shock if they have a problem?

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Posted on 02/08/2021 20:29 by EmilysDad

... and is quite economical - had mine for over a year

which one? petrol or diseasal? 4 pot or 6 pot?

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EmilysDad replied on 02/08/2021 21:10

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Posted on 02/08/2021 20:41 by

I have had both. The 4 cylinder E220 is consistently returning over 30mpg as against the E280 6 cylinder I had before that rarely exceeded 23mpg. However although my current model has more toys I cant say I have the same confidence with the smaller engine on a hill.

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Mine were both diesel and those figures are brim to brim calculations towing 1500kg

Posted on 02/08/2021 21:10

I was commenting really on the open ended statement made by easyonthegas ..... E Class estates come in a range of flavours & economical compared to what? 😉My ML350 is pretty economical compared with a ML500 🙄

easyonthegas replied on 29/04/2022 17:10

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Posted on 29/04/2022 17:10

Towing over 2000 miles with 1500kg van returns 32 mpg on E220d. Obviously within the speed limits. Strangely get slightly higher mpg about 34 in the summer months.

DS3 replied on 02/06/2022 23:37

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Posted on 02/06/2022 23:37

Having a towbar fitted by a VAT registered tow bar fitter will not invalidate your warranty no matter waht Merc says. Load of old piffle! They will bring in a tow fitter to fit the tow bar anyway. Just because Merc won't supply a tow bar doesn't mean you cannot find another tow bar manufacturer.

Heaton2014 replied on 14/11/2022 18:33

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Posted on 14/11/2022 18:33

If I bought a used 2015 mercedes benz e class estate salon or coupe

Am I going to have problems getting a tow bar fitted as really thought about getting one to two our Elddis Supreme 554 as a replacement for the Antara

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Posted on 14/11/2022 18:33 by Heaton2014

If I bought a used 2015 mercedes benz e class estate salon or coupe

Am I going to have problems getting a tow bar fitted as really thought about getting one to two our Elddis Supreme 554 as a replacement for the Antara

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Lutz replied on 14/11/2022 20:23

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Posted on 02/06/2022 23:37 by DS3

Having a towbar fitted by a VAT registered tow bar fitter will not invalidate your warranty no matter waht Merc says. Load of old piffle! They will bring in a tow fitter to fit the tow bar anyway. Just because Merc won't supply a tow bar doesn't mean you cannot find another tow bar manufacturer.

Posted on 14/11/2022 20:23

It all depends on whether the vehicle weight plate displays a gross train weight limit or not. If it doesn't it would be illegal to fit a towbar even if you could find one that fits.

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