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Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI with a Bailey Senator Indiana with an actual weight of 1464 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 good. But the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
238
246

Mountains
Risk of snaking
278
144

Weight ratio: 78% (87% of kerbweight) 1464 kg 1885 kg

Payloads

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 144 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 good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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 C 270 CDI
2000-2004

Power
170 PS (125 kW)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Senator Indiana

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


User Reviews

Graham reviewed a Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI:

"Having just returned from Devon back to Northumberland. No problems towing. Returns 25.8mpg on an average speed of 52mph according to readings on dash. Solo driving returns up to 58mpg. Car is a c270 estate 2002."

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