Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual page 262

Loading the vehicle
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Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load and cargo 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 the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard ( page 259).
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
The higher the weight of all the occupants, the smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Further information can be found under "Towing a trailer" (
Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total load
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle
Combined maximum
weight of occupants and
cargo (data from the Tire
and Loading Information
placard)
Number of people in the
vehicle (driver and
occupants)
Weight of the occupants
Gross weight of all
occupants
Permissible cargo and
trailer load/noseweight
(maximum gross vehicle
weight rating from the Tire
and Loading Information
placard minus the gross
weight of all occupants)
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 1
1
Occupant 1: 175 lbs
(80 kg)
175 lbs (80 kg)
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg) -
175 lbs (80 kg) =
1325 lbs (600 kg)
page 261).
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weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle
( page 258).
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Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 2
2
Occupant 1: 175 lbs
(80 kg)
Occupant 2: 195 lbs)
(88 kg
370 lbs (168 kg)
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg) -
370 lbs (168 kg) =
1130 lbs (512 kg)