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Mercedes-Benz ML 320
Sterling Elite Emerald

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz ML 320 with a Sterling Elite Emerald with an actual weight of 1650 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
255
278

Mountains
Risk of snaking
299
156

Weight ratio: 75% (82% of kerbweight) 1650 kg 2210 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz ML 320
Sterling Elite Emerald

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 156 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Mercedes-Benz ML 320
1998-2002

Power
218 PS (160 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Elite Emerald

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Mark Lister reviewed a Mercedes-Benz ML 320:

"Running a ML430 on LPG easily handles my Sterling Elite Explorer, only returns about 12mpg when towing but on gas converts back to low 20s. Very smooth and comfortable and is very stable even in high winds."

See more Mercedes-Benz ML reviews.

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