Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Operator's Manual page 316

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 ( page 312).
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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
Example 1 Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 1 Example 2
5 3
Front: 2 Front: 1
Rear: 3 Rear: 2
Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupant 1: 200 lbs
(68 kg) (91 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs Occupant 2: 190 lbs
(82 kg) (86 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs Occupant 3: 150 lbs
(73 kg) (68 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
(63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
(54 kg)
750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg)
Example 3
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 3
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)