Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems More.
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.
Vehicle equipment/towing method | Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
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Vehicles with automatic transmission | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | No | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock |
4MATIC vehicles | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | No | No |