Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan  

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The Thule OutWay # TH45JV as well as the three bike version, # TH56BV are both a confirmed fit for a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The OutWay is the trunk mount bike rack I recommend most often, because of how easy it is to install and remove. The wide rubberized base pads to a good job of spreading the contact between the rack and the vehicle out over a large area, which minimizes the chances of damaging the trunk lid.

Keep in mind that anytime an accessory is in direct contact with the painted surface of the vehicle, the possibility exists that the surface could be scratched. You can reduce this risk to a large degree by doing the following:

-Install rack according to manufacturer's instructions
-Don't exceed weight capacity of rack
-Ensure surfaces of vehicle and rack that touch each other are 100 percent free of dirt and grit
-Apply a generous coat of high quality car wax to surfaces of vehicle that rack will touch

If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point for the bike rack. This allows the bike to be carried level, which maximizes ground clearance. I'll link you to a video showing how the adapter bar works.

expert reply by: Mike L

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