 | Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate
Buccaneer Corsair |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate with a Buccaneer Corsair with an actual weight of 1786 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general very good. But the weight of the Buccaneer with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
262
342
Mountains
Risk of snaking
320
76
Weight ratio: 94% (107% of kerbweight)
1786 kg
1900 kg
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| Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate
Buccaneer Corsair | |
Actual Weights
- Buccaneer Corsair: 1786 kg.
- Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. Estate: 1900 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 94%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 262 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 342 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 15.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 320 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 71 mph (115 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is 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 94%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 107%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 - 95 kg.
- Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 76 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.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
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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