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Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut.
Swift Conqueror 530

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut. with a Swift Conqueror 530 with an actual weight of 1670 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general very good. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. 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
262
335

Mountains
Risk of snaking
325
92

Weight ratio: 91% (103% of kerbweight) 1670 kg 1840 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 C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut.
Swift Conqueror 530

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Mercedes-Benz is 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 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 103%.
  • 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 - 90 kg.
  • Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 92 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.
  • 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 C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut.
2011-2013

Power
204 PS (150 kW)
Torque
500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Conqueror 530

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


User Reviews

Andy Wallace reviewed a Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFF aut.:

"Towed great and I'm a complete novice. Kept van light at 1550kg and car with all passengers and equipment was nearer 1950kg (1810kg unladed) so better than 85% ratio in reality. The C250 has plenty of pull and was able to get up to speed of 50/60 with no great shakes, never twitched when wagons and white van man sped past me. Disappointing mpg at about 28 when I normally get 58-62 mpg when solo. Did use cruise as much as possible and auot gearbox makes the towing so much easier, a lighter van may return better mpg but probably not a great deal more. "

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