Mercedes-Benz & Caravan

The Mercedes-Benz E 400d 4matic and the Caravan as an example with a laden weight of 550 kg is a perfect match.

Attention: only the first eight gears are calculated

Weight

weight ratio

towball limit

stability

Flat roads

speed

acceleration

8th gear

Mountains

speed

hill starts

driving

27%

550 kg 2055 kg
50 kg

Stability score
Score 17.1

Maximum gradient: 98%
98%

Good

Car is relatively heavy compared to caravan
Higher speeds are safely possible
Speed on motorways
Hill starts
Usability highest gear
More flexibility in payload
Higher revs uphill not necessary

Bad

No salient features

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Verdict

The Mercedes-Benz E 400d 4matic and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 550 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

Weight

The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general very good. Under all conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 8th gear, by giving the engine just a bit of throttle. In that case the engine runs approximately 1400 rpm. Maybe the engine is not running smoothly at low revs so it is better to shiftdown to the 7th gear, the engine runs in that case 1600 rpm. In a headwind or for example on a crossover there is no need to downshift immediately.

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 8th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 73 mph but maybe the engine is running better by somewhat more revs in the 7th gear). In the 6th gear the top speed is 96 mph (3081 rpm). Hill starts are possible on steep slopes, theoretical up to 100%, if the wheels have sufficient traction. Because the car does not have enough power at low revs, we recommend a gradient of more than 92% not to drive.

Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed!

Results

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Weight

Towing limit

2100 kg

Weight ratio

27%

(laden Caravan / laden Car)

(550 kg / 2055 kg)

Noseweight

Towball limit

n.a.

Advise

50 kg

Stability

Score at optimal noseweight

17.1

Infuence pay load

Flat roads

Top speed

111 mph (6th gear)

At headwind

104 mph

Speed in practice

99 mph (7th gear)

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

9.4 sec. - (max. 7.7 sec.)

30 - 60 mph

5.8 sec. - (max. 4.8 sec.)

50 - 60 mph

4th gear: 1.8 sec. (max. 1.8 sec.)

Power at 60 mph

Highest (8th) gear

often useful

Gears in practice

8th gear
7th gear

Revs at 60 mph

1374
1641

Percentage between accelerator

46% - 52%
38% - 43%

Power needed at 60 mph 1701 N

over: 2143 N
over: 2855 N

Motorway inclines 1:20

Speed (maximum)

85 mph - (96 mph)

In the

6th gear

Revs

2723 - (3081)

Acceleration 30 - 50 mph

4.3 sec. - (max. 3.9 sec.)

Normaly at 50 mph in the

8th gear
7th gear

By revs

1145
1367

Percentage accelerator

76%
60%

Hill starts

Maximum incline

95.1% - 102.9%

Minimum speed (whereby power)

6 mph - (7 mph)

Mountain roads

Maximum slope driving

95%

Maximum speed on 1:8

81 mph in the 5th gear

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