Mercedes-Benz E Combi 280 CDI aut. Eriba Nova GL 435
Performance
Weight
The Mercedes-Benz E Combi 280 CDI aut. with a Eriba Nova GL 435 with an actual weight of 1350 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general very good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (120 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
262
319
Mountains
Risk of snaking
323
195
Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight)
1350 kg
2045 kg
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Mercedes-Benz E Combi 280 CDI aut. Eriba Nova GL 435
Actual Weights
Eriba Nova GL 435: 1350 kg.
Mercedes-Benz E Combi 280 CDI aut.: 2045 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 262 points).
Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 319 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 323 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 195 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is very good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.