 | Mercedes-Benz ML 400 CDI
Knaus Sudwind 650 PXB |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mercedes-Benz ML 400 CDI with a Knaus Sudwind 650 PXB with an actual weight of 1890 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 Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
271
348
Mountains
Risk of snaking
318
180
Weight ratio: 72% (78% of kerbweight)
1890 kg
2635 kg
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| Mercedes-Benz ML 400 CDI
Knaus Sudwind 650 PXB | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sudwind 650 PXB: 1890 kg.
- Mercedes-Benz ML 400 CDI: 2635 kg.
- Noseweight: 100 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 271 points).
- Speeds of 83 mph (134 km/h) to 88 mph (142 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 348 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 15.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 318 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 73 mph (117 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 driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 180 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.
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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