Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 420

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 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 (
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 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
page 415).
Y
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)
page 264).
Y
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 3
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 3
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)