The Mercedes-Benz Vito 112 CDI with a Adria Aviva Lite 350 L with an actual weight of 912 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 good. And also the weight of the Adria 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
230
260
Mountains
Risk of snaking
247
304
Weight ratio: 40% (44% of kerbweight)
912 kg
2271 kg
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Mercedes-Benz Vito 112 CDI Adria Aviva Lite 350 L
Actual Weights
Adria Aviva Lite 350 L: 912 kg.
Mercedes-Benz Vito 112 CDI: 2271 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 40%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 260 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 21.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 247 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (103 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 40%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 44%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 304 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 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.