MB GLC

[AD62]

hi All,

Newbie to Pistonheads.

I'm looking for advice on MB GLC SUV, as I'm looking to buy one in the near future. My budget will probably enable me to purchase a 2017-1018 model.

I need it to tow a caravan, and I'm not sure which diesel engine would be best, I was looking at the 350d , but where doesn't seem to be many around without high mileage, what are the other engine sizes like for towing?

[RicksAlfas]

Check the chassis plate on the door jamb. Bizarrely not all Mercedes cars are homologated to tow!

[AD62]

what should i be looking for on the door jam?

[RicksAlfas]

AD62 said:

what should i be looking for on the door jam?

It tells you the towing weight of the vehicle. Some of them are blank - no towing. Not saying this affects the GLC but it certainly does some C and E class models. If you find a car with a factory fitted tow bar it will be ok.

[Petetamora]

I don’t know if you’ve sorted this now, but if not ….. I have a 2017 GLC 350d that I use to tow my caravan - it is an excellent towing vehicle, plenty of torque and makes easy progress. I tried the 4 cylinder versions (albeit not towing) and found them to be a bit underpowered and unrefined.

[AD62]

thanks but got one now