Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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10.1 Center of gravity
10 Calculations
Figure: Determining the height of the center of gravity
h
S
=
h
a
+
r
stat
(5)
r
stat
Loaded tire radius
Q
VA
Front axle load with vehicle raised at rear
Q
HA
Rear axle load with vehicle raised at front
h
S
Height of center of gravity above road surface
h
a
Height of center of gravity above wheel center
h’
Height by which the vehicle was raised
S
G
Overall vehicle center of gravity
1
Weighing device
i
Additional information
The wheelbase "I" is defined by the vehicle model
designation (see order) or must be determined by
means of a length measurement according to DIN
70020, Part 1.
