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Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate
Buccaneer Corsair

Buccaneer
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate with a Buccaneer Corsair with an actual weight of 1740 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general very good. But the weight of the Buccaneer with a User Payload (154 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
263
343

Mountains
Risk of snaking
323
88

Weight ratio: 92% (104% of kerbweight) 1740 kg 1900 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate
Buccaneer Corsair

Buccaneer

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is 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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 - 95 kg.
  • Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 88 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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 C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate
2011-2014

Power
204 PS (150 kW)
Torque
500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Buccaneer Corsair

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


User Reviews

John Mitchell reviewed a Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate:

"Bought C class estate to replace M class. The caravan is only lightly loaded but I'm amazed at the stability and power of this tow car. Covering some 5000 towing miles over the last year all my concerns towing so close to 100% weight ratio evaporated. The chassis control on caravan has only activated on two or three occasions on rough roads. Economy best 34 mpg towing, 66 mpg solo. Superb tow car. "

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