Mercedes-Benz E Combi 320 CDI 4Matic Lunar Delta 540-2
Performance
Weight
The Mercedes-Benz E Combi 320 CDI 4Matic with a Lunar Delta 540-2 with an actual weight of 1400 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 Lunar 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
273
349
Mountains
Risk of snaking
329
203
Weight ratio: 63% (71% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
2205 kg
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Mercedes-Benz E Combi 320 CDI 4Matic Lunar Delta 540-2
Actual Weights
Lunar Delta 540-2: 1400 kg.
Mercedes-Benz E Combi 320 CDI 4Matic: 2205 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 273 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (133 km/h) to 87 mph (140 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 349 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 13.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 329 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 74 mph (119 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.
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 71%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 203 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.