Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 275

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 maximum
load of 1,500 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
( page 271).
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The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Additional information when towing a trailer (
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of
occupants and cargo (data from the
Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard)
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
(maximum gross
vehicle weight rat-
ing from the Tire and
Loading Information
placard minus the
gross weight of all
occupants)
page 298).
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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)
Loading the vehicle
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)
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)
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