Mercedes Towing Capabilities
The Mercedes Class B's seem to have very low horsepower. Are they measured the same as US pickup trucks? As far as towing capability, they seem that they couldn't get out of their own way. Opinio...
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The GCWR for the 2500 ext van I drive at work is 15K lbs. On par with my 96 GM SW K3500 with a diesel of similar specs. This van is on par performance wise with that truck. The MB van does have a slightly lower gvwr, ie 8500 vs 9200. A 5500 GRAWR vs 6100 for the GM. I have had upwards of 8 55 gal drums, ~3500 lbs, of anitfreeze in it with out any issues. Van is 5400 empty wt.
I've also pulled a few smaller boats, granted only in the 2000-3000 lbs range. No issues.
I see no reason that this setup can not run down the road at its 15K gcwr and have issues frankly. Yes as noted, try to go up a 5% grade at 60 mph, you will not do this. It would take over 300HP to succeed at this. It will do 45-50 mph, maybe as low as 40 depending upon the road type etc at 15K.
I am also sure it more than meets specs for the new tow ratings. Then again, one has to remember, that has a low of 40 mph on a 5% grade to meet the new specs. It will do better. How much, again, depends upon multiple factors.
I get 21 running down the road at 70. 22 at 60-65, and over 23 sometimes low 24's when running on 55mph roads using cruise as much as I can.
Marty
I've also pulled a few smaller boats, granted only in the 2000-3000 lbs range. No issues.
I see no reason that this setup can not run down the road at its 15K gcwr and have issues frankly. Yes as noted, try to go up a 5% grade at 60 mph, you will not do this. It would take over 300HP to succeed at this. It will do 45-50 mph, maybe as low as 40 depending upon the road type etc at 15K.
I am also sure it more than meets specs for the new tow ratings. Then again, one has to remember, that has a low of 40 mph on a 5% grade to meet the new specs. It will do better. How much, again, depends upon multiple factors.
I get 21 running down the road at 70. 22 at 60-65, and over 23 sometimes low 24's when running on 55mph roads using cruise as much as I can.
Marty
