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Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI
Elddis Avante 626

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI with a Elddis Avante 626 with an actual weight of 1660 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 Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
296
415

Mountains
Risk of snaking
360
191

Weight ratio: 65% (72% of kerbweight) 1660 kg 2540 kg

Payloads

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI
Elddis Avante 626

Elddis

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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 191 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.
  • 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 420 CDI
2006-2015

Power
306 PS (225 kW)
Torque
700 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Avante 626

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


User Reviews

Phil reviewed a Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI:

"I travel to Spain each year for around 3 months covering around 14,000 miles in the process, and each year I buy a big tug and sell it when I get back.
This year I chose a Merc M Class 4 litre V8 auto as it was quite cheap. cars like this are not a sensible buy if you just want a runaround, and rich people dont want a 2007 car in their drive so for me it was a perfect bargain, 1 previous owner and relatively low mileage too.

My caravan is actually an Avante Club 624 twin axle but it wasn\'t listed, but the weights are about the same.

The Merc doesn\'t have air suspension which is a mixed blessing, not quite so composed as the R Class 320 I used last year but much less to worry about going wrong. And once the van is on the back it is very smooth driving.

Obviously the power from the big V8 just wafts you along with almost effortless composure using cruise control, the van follows obediently with virtually no lateral movement, both the car and van have 140kg max nose weights, so even when passed on the French toll roads by the express coaches it stays very composed.
Starting and stopping on inclines is no problem.
There is a small delay after you initially put your foot down to protect the gearbox, but you get used to it.

I had all sorts of weather from howling side on gales on the E2 in Zaragoza to serious storms in Madrid and everything just worked well.

I cruise around 60mph and I was getting an average of 22mpg towing and 26mpg solo. Tire wear was not too bad, could definitely see some difference from leaving to getting back home but still fully legal.
Oil consumption was about 1 litre every 1500 miles which for me was a lot, but apparently not considered extraordinary by Mercedes.

The on board Satnav was running its original 2007 disc so lots of new roads missing, MB discs are very expensive so used my Garmin instead.

Seating position was eventually good - after trying out many combinations.
I had to do an emergency stop after a lorry pulled out on me at 60 mph and the car and van stopped perfectly straight without too much drama, however there were tyre squeals and smoke from behind me from drivers who hadn\'t expected such an abrupt stop from a caravan!!
Would I recommend this car to anyone else? I would say definitely yes, if they can live with the ownership costs."

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