 | Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI
Compass Corona 524 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI with a Compass Corona 524 with an actual weight of 1435 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Compass 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
200
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
195
187
Weight ratio: 68% (75% of kerbweight)
1435 kg
2120 kg
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| Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI
Compass Corona 524 | |
Actual Weights
- Compass Corona 524: 1435 kg.
- Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI: 2120 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 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 25.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 195 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 187 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 fairly 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.
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