Mercedes-Benz C 350e Estate [fuel] Bailey Senator Arizona
Performance
Weight
The Mercedes-Benz C 350e Estate [fuel] with a Bailey Senator Arizona with an actual weight of 1406 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 Bailey 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
266
318
Mountains
Risk of snaking
313
184
Weight ratio: 69% (76% of kerbweight)
1406 kg
2040 kg
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Mercedes-Benz C 350e Estate [fuel] Bailey Senator Arizona
Actual Weights
Bailey Senator Arizona: 1406 kg.
Mercedes-Benz C 350e Estate [fuel]: 2040 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 266 points).
Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 318 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 313 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 72 mph (116 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.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
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 184 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.