Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 374

Loading the vehicle
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Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of
1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load
limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard (
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Step 1
Combined maximum
weight of occupants
and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading
Information placard)
Step 2
Number of people in
the vehicle (driver and
occupants)
Distribution of the
occupants
Weight of the occu-
pants
Gross weight of all
occupants
Step 3
Permissible load (maxi-
mum gross vehicle
weight rating from the
Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard minus
the gross weight of all
occupants)
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 1
5
Front: 2
Rear: 3
Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
(82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs
(73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
(63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
(54 kg)
750 lbs (340 kg)
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò
750 lbs (340 kg) =
750 lbs (340 kg)
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 2
3
Front: 1
Rear: 2
Occupant 1: 200 lbs
(91 kg)
Occupant 2: 190 lbs
(86 kg)
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
540 lbs (245 kg)
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò
540 lbs (245 kg)
=960 lbs (435 kg)
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Example 3
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 3
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)
Example 3
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò
150 lbs (68 kg) =
1350 lbs (612 kg)