Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 458

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 453).
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The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Example 1
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Infor-
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mation placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 5
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Distribution of the occupants
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Front: 2
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Rear: 3
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Weight of the occupants
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Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
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Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
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Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
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Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
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Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
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Total weight of all occupants: 750 lbs (340 kg)
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Step 3
Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Informa-
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tion placard minus the gross weight of all occupants):
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg)
Example 2
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Infor-
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mation placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 3
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Distribution of the occupants
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Front: 1
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Rear: 2
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