Mercedes W213 Towbar Towing Hitch Oris Rear Electric Swiveling Tow Bar Mechanism

Mercedes W213 Towbar Towing Hitch Oris Rear Electric Swiveling Tow Bar Mechanism is an original rear body component designed for Mercedes E-Class W213 generation vehicles. The electrically operated mechanism ensures convenient folding and unfolding of the tow bar, and the OEM-compliant design guarantees precise fitment to factory mounting points. This is a solution for users who expect a functional and aesthetic towing system without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2133100100
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2133100100
• Substitutable numbers: A2133100100, A 213 310 01 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Tow Bars & Coupling Sets

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented Oris tow bar is a component mounted in the rear part of the vehicle, within the body's load-bearing structure. Its design is adapted to the chassis architecture of the Mercedes W213, which allows for stable load transfer associated with towing trailers and mounting bicycle racks or transport platforms.

Placement in the rear zone allows for integration with the factory bumper and covers, as well as compatibility with the original mounting points provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

Oris electric mechanism – operating comfort

The Oris electric tow bar mechanism allows for controlling the ball position via a button or switch inside the vehicle (depending on the car's configuration). Thanks to this, the user can:

• hide the tow ball under the bumper when not in use,
• extend it to the working position without physical effort,
• maintain the aesthetics of the rear bodywork during daily driving without a trailer.

Such a solution increases operational convenience and reduces the risk of accidentally hitting the protruding ball while loading the trunk.

Technical characteristics and compatibility

The Oris tow bar for the Mercedes W213 belongs to the Trailer hitches and complete sets group, which means that its geometry, mounting points, and mechanism operation are designed for direct compatibility with the body and chassis construction of this model. Properly selected cross-sections of load-bearing elements and the method of transferring towing forces allow for safe use in typical road applications, in accordance with the homologation provided for the given vehicle.

The original Mercedes origin helps maintain consistency with factory design solutions, which facilitates installation and subsequent service maintenance in specialized workshops.

Condition of the component and practical application

The offered tow bar is a used component, which in practice means it comes from vehicle disassembly and may show signs of previous use, while maintaining the functionality of the mechanism. This type of component is particularly attractive to users looking for an OEM solution with a favorable price-to-quality ratio, while maintaining the original vehicle construction.

In practice, installing such a tow bar allows for expanding the functionality of the Mercedes W213 to include the ability to tow light trailers, car haulers, or caravans, as well as mounting bicycle platforms, which significantly increases the vehicle's utility in private and business applications.

Expanding the towing system in a Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional tow bars, mounting beams, or complete towing harnesses, check the available parts in the Trailer hitches and complete sets Mercedes category.

For drivers interested in a broader understanding of the operation of components responsible for vehicle handling and the impact of additional load on the car's behavior on the road, an article describing the construction and diagnostics of the steering system may be helpful – you can find it here: Steering system and power steering – how it works and what breaks?.