2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 335

Loading the vehicle Example 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) Example 2 Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 190 lbs (86 kg) Occupant 3: 150 lbs (68 kg) Example 3 Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) 333 Gross weight of all occupants 750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) Example 1 Step 3 Permissible cargo and trailer load/ noseweight (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg) Example 2 1500 lbs (680 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) = 960 lbs (435 kg) Example 3 The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load. Further information can be found under "Towing a trailer" (Y page 334). Vehicle identification plate Even if you have calculated the total cargo carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side (Y page 330). Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight. Gross axle weight rating: the maximum permissible load that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle). To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values (gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating), have your loaded vehicle (including driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge. Z Tires and wheels 1500 lbs (680 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg)