Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 266

Loading the vehicle
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Example: Steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples of how to calculate total load and cargo capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use
a cargo limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you
always use the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard (
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
Y page 262).
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) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Example 2 Example 3
1500 lbs 1500 lbs
(680 kg) (680 kg)
Example 2 Example 3
3 1
Front: 1 Front: 1
Rear: 2
Occupant 1: Occupant 1:
200 lbs (91 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2:
190 lbs (86 kg)
Occupant 3:
150 lbs (68 kg)