Wheels and tires, Loading the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class User 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 maximum load 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 307).

The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Step 1

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)

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Step 2

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)

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