Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual page 469

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 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 465).
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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
occupants
Gross weight of all
occupants
Example 1 Example 2
1500 lbs 1500 lbs
(680 kg) (680 kg)
Example 1 Example 2
5 3
Front: 2 Front: 1
Rear: 3 Rear: 2
Occupant 1: Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Occupant 2: Occupant 2:
180 lbs (82 kg) 190 lbs (86 kg)
Occupant 3: Occupant 3:
160 lbs (73 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 4:
140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5:
120 lbs (54 kg)
750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Loading the vehicle
Example 3
1500 lbs
(680 kg)
Example 3
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
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