22 Mar 2023
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Menabo Marathon Dark 460 roof box for Mercedes-Benz GLC X253

Showroom: Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania

On a Mercedes GLC 220 (X253) we fitted the Menabo Marathon Dark 460 roof box, in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. The box has a volume of 460 litres and is matt black.

In brief

Car: Mercedes-Benz GLC X253, first generation, built between 2015 and 2022.
Fitted: the Menabo Marathon Dark 460 roof box, matt black.
Capacity: a volume of 460 litres, for large luggage, trolley cases and bags.
Fitting: it fixes to the roof bars with the 60 mm U-bolt fitting or the 20 mm T-track fitting, both included.

About the car: Mercedes-Benz GLC X253

The GLC X253 is the first generation of the Mercedes GLC, with the code X253 for the SUV and C253 for the GLC Coupé. It was built between 2015 and 2022 on the MRA platform and was offered as a 5-door SUV or a 5-door coupé SUV. In 2019, at the Geneva Motor Show, the facelift was presented as a 2020 model.

In the photos of this post, the roof rails are silver, integrated and flush with the roof, and the main photo shows headlights separate from the grille, typical of the pre-facelift X253. The box fixes to the roof bars, not directly to the roof. Before fitting, check that the roof bar set is compatible with the roof rails of the car.

What we fitted on this GLC X253

The Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box has a volume of 460 litres, dimensions of 195 x 79 x 36 cm and a matt black finish. It is made of ABS, opens on one side and has an anti-theft lock. The 60 mm U-bolt fitting and the 20 mm T-track fitting are included, and the 80 mm U-bolt fitting can be bought as an option.

According to the product data sheet, the box is compatible with Menabo Delta, Brio, Tema and Omega roof bars and with K39 roof bars, as well as with Thule WingBar or Thule ProBar. It is fitted on the roof bars, and the instructions are in the PDF below.

Video: Menabo Marathon roof box overview

Menabo Marathon Dark 460 matt black roof box on a Mercedes GLC 220 X253, photo 1

Technical details and what to watch for

Volume: 460 litres, for large luggage, trolley cases and bags.
Dimensions: 195 cm long, 79 cm wide and 36 cm high.
Fitting: 60 mm U-bolt fitting and 20 mm T-track fitting included, 80 mm U-bolt fitting optional.
Anti-theft lock: the box has an anti-theft lock and opens on one side.
Car height: with the box fitted, the car becomes taller. Check the height before entering underground car parks or car washes with a barrier.
Fitting: the box is only fitted once the roof bars are correctly fixed. The steps for the roof bars are in the guide to fitting roof bars.

Instructions and documents

Frequently asked questions

What is the volume of the Menabo Marathon Dark 460 roof box?

The Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box has a volume of 460 litres and an external height of 36 cm. It is fitted on roof bars.

What fittings does the Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box have?

The Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box comes with a 60 mm U-bolt fitting and a 20 mm T-track fitting included. The 80 mm U-bolt fitting is bought separately, as an option.

Which roof bars can the Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box be fitted on?

The Menabo Marathon Dark 460 box is compatible with Menabo Delta, Brio, Tema and Omega roof bars, with K39 roof bars and with Thule WingBar and Thule ProBar roof bars, according to the product data sheet.