Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing?

I am looking for a replacement for my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz C Class CDI Estate, which has been a great car. The car I have been offered is a 5-month-old demonstrator as listed above for just under £27,000. I tow a 1500kg caravan and wonder if the proposed car, with 18-inch wheels, AMG body styling and lowered sports suspension, would be a suitable tow car?

Asked on 11 May 2013 by CK, Brookfield, Renfrewshire

Answered by Honest John

Not with those wheels and tyres, no. You will feel every bump and the tyres and wheels will destroy themselves in potholes. It needs 205/55 R16 tyres on 16-inch wheels. It’s completely daft to pay extra for AMG 'Bling' that you don't need and that is actually detrimental to the car.

Tags: sports suspension towing wheels and tyres

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