Mercedes-Benz E 300de Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1810 kg kg with this Mercedes-Benz.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Mercedes-Benz E 300de with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 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. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-360 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 55% (61% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 2260 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg 450 kg 500 kg 600 kg 700 kg 800 kg

Caravan
-360 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

A User Payload of -360 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.

Attention

The Mercedes-Benz is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.

Also make a calculation of the Mercedes-Benz on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.

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Mercedes-Benz E 300de Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
• Mercedes-Benz E 300de: 2260 kg.
• Noseweight: 70 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 55%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 274 points).
• Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 91 mph (146 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 351 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 9.4 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 340 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). 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.