The Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI aut. with a T@B 320 Chic with an actual weight of 750 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 T@B with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
246
298
Mountains
Risk of snaking
291
275
Weight ratio: 47% (54% of kerbweight)
750 kg
1580 kg
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Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI aut. T@B 320 Chic
Actual Weights
T@B 320 Chic: 750 kg.
Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI aut.: 1580 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 47%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 246 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 298 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 17.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 291 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (109 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 47%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 54%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 275 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.