Mercedes-Benz C 250d Estate Eriba Touring Triton 430
Performance
Weight
The Mercedes-Benz C 250d Estate with a Eriba Touring Triton 430 with an actual weight of 1000 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 Eriba with a User Payload (195 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
305
454
Mountains
Risk of snaking
377
252
Weight ratio: 54% (60% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1860 kg
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Mercedes-Benz C 250d Estate Eriba Touring Triton 430
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Triton 430: 1000 kg.
Mercedes-Benz C 250d Estate: 1860 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 54%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 305 points).
Speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h) to 94 mph (151 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 454 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 11 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 377 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 82 mph (132 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, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 54%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 60%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 252 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.