Trailer loads
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Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
The C 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer.
All models (except C 63 AMG)
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
750 kg
25, 26
Permissible trailer load, braked
27
1800 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
28
75 kg
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling.
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
The C 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer.
Saloon Estate
Manual trans-
mission
Automatic
transmission
Manual trans-
mission
Automatic
transmission
C 180
1180 kg 1185 kg 1235 kg 1250 kg
C 200
1190 kg 1190 kg 1255 kg 1255 kg
C 250
– 1195 kg – 1265 kg
C 300 (204.055)
– 1120 kg – –
C 300 (204.054)
– 1220 kg – –
C 300 (204.254)
– – – 1215 kg
C 300 4MATIC
– 1215 kg – –
C 350
– 1220 kg – 1285 kg
C 350 4MATIC
– 1215 kg – –
25
C 180 Saloon with automatic transmission: 740 kg.
26
C 180 Saloon with manual transmission: 735 kg.
27
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
28
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
Trailer tow hitch
407
Technical data
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