Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receivers For 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Published 10/01/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(5)

$221.34

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1375)

$89.12

Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(1673)

$73.32

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

$222.00

Question:

I have a 2021 Mercedes GLA and am wanting a trailer hitch receiver. I see you have the Curt and Draw-tite hitches available for my vehicle, but which one do you recommend?

asked by: Billy B

Expert Reply:

You are correct that for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA there are two trailer hitch receiver options, the Curt # C55WR and the Draw-Tite # DT72MR.

These hitches are in all honestly pretty similar as they share the same overall design, both have a 525lb tongue weight rating and 3500lb trailer weight rating, and will have roughly the same installation difficulty.

With that said I recommend the Curt # C55WR due to it being made here in the USA so you know it is a quality hitch, and in our experience the powder coat finish on the Curt hitches holds up better to wear and tear keeping the hitch looking like new for longer, and better preventing rust and corrosion.

If you will be towing a trailer with your GLA you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # C59236, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.

I included a link to the written instructions of the # C55WR and video reviews of the other recommended products for you to take a look at.