The Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI with a Sprite Major 4 FB with an actual weight of 1343 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 Sprite with a User Payload (195 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
300
Mountains
Risk of snaking
295
183
Weight ratio: 69% (77% of kerbweight)
1343 kg
1960 kg
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Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Sprite Major 4 FB
Actual Weights
Sprite Major 4 FB: 1343 kg.
Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI: 1960 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 245 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 300 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 16.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 295 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
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 183 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.