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Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI
Coachman Pastiche 540/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI with a Coachman Pastiche 540/4 with an actual weight of 1560 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 good. And also the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (195 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
240
268

Mountains
Risk of snaking
261
202

Weight ratio: 63% (69% of kerbweight) 1560 kg 2475 kg

Payloads

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

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI
Coachman Pastiche 540/4

Coachman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 202 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 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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI
1999-2005

Power
163 PS (120 kW)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman Pastiche 540/4

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Allan Cameron reviewed a Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI:

"Just bought a manual ML270 2003 plate with full service history and 87000 on the clock. Pulls our van with ease and sits in 6th gear cruise control absolutely no problem. I was worried about fuel but Im surprised how decent it is. We are travelling to France this year and my wife will now be driving due to its strength, road presence and stabilty at speed. Fantastic old bus."

See more Mercedes-Benz ML reviews.

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