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Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor aut.
Solifer Finlandia 560

Solifer
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor aut. with a Solifer Finlandia 560 with an actual weight of 1600 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Solifer with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
213
102

Mountains
Risk of snaking
234
93

Weight ratio: 90% (101% of kerbweight) 1600 kg 1780 kg

Payloads

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor aut.
Solifer Finlandia 560

Solifer

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 (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 93 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 more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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 E 200 Kompressor aut.
2006-2009

Power
184 PS (135 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Solifer Finlandia 560

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


User Reviews

Peter Fernkvist reviewed a Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor aut.:

"Mercedes E200 Kompressor AUT 2006 + Solifer 5602i-1992. I think that this configuration works great, smoth acceleration , very steady driving. Perhaps even better with a safety couppling (spelling??) "

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