Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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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 (
Y
page 333).
The higher the weight of all the occupants, the smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Step 1
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Combined maximum
weight of occupants and
cargo (data from the Tire
and Loading Information
placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Number of
people in the
vehicle (driver
and
occupants)
5 3 1
Distribution of
the occupants
Front: 2
Rear: 3 Front: 1
Rear: 2 Front: 1
Weight of the
occupants
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) Occupant 1: 200 lbs
(91 kg)
Occupant 2: 190 lbs
(86 kg)
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
(68 kg) Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
Gross weight
of all
occupants
750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Loading the vehicle
335
Wheels and tires
Z