300td Wagon Payload Size?
 

I'm currently driving an '85 300dt and love the car... I've been contemplating replacing a second car with a 300t wagon (either turbo or non). I'm wondering how large the storage area is with the seats folded down. For example, does a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit inside the car?

-John

Funny you ask. I use mine for every conceivable thing.

I put a piece of plywood in the other day that was cut to 44x80.25 inches (to extend my table). Fit pretty easy side to side. Came up to the headrest but the tailgate closed fine.

The next night I'm hauling seven people around.

Don

I once moved around 1000 pounds of ceramic tiles in my wagon - TWICE! fortunately it was less than ten miles and I took it real slow, but the self-levelling system worked out fine. Braking was another story!
Dieseldiehard
1971 220 (gas) 4-spd manual 104041
1979 300TD w/ ’85 turbo engine 289560
1983 300D 237490
1985 300TD 206150

Payload should be indicated by the vehicle data card. It is located on the driver's side exterior section of the B-pillar.

I believe the maximum payload is 1050 lbs unloaded for the wagons. At least that's the payload on an '87.

It must be some of that condensed 4X8 plywood
 

The length of the TD load area with the rear seat down and the rear seat folded forward is 70.2 inches and at max, an additional 6"- 8"if you remove the rear seat bases and scoot the front seats forward.

Width is 37.8 between the wheel wells. Above the wells is approximately 58.5 inches of width.

Last time I checked, a 4X8 piece of plywood was 48" by 96".

I'd carry it on the roof rack.

R Leo:

I gained a bit by having it rest on the rear of the headrest and run diagonally down to the tailgate. 80.25" fit that way. Wouldn't have wanted to stop real fast however as I value my head.

The good point here is that the wagons are quite flexible.

Don

It is posted on the fuel tank flap

I am currently in the business of adding on to our house. I have carried eight bags of pre-mix concrete and eight 12" block, many different loads of lumber on the thule gutter mounted roof rack and then cleaned it up for a night out. I think that they are amazing machines.

The wagon is also my daily driver. Approx. 80 miles a day and it hasn't missed a beat except for a failed water pump. I search the forum on a regular basis and that has helped me keep it running smooth.

This is my second wagon (first one totaled) and recommend them highly.

Boy, you guys REALLY use your wagons! Get a Chevy ext cab full ton dually 4x4 next time!

Geez, you guys know you are driving Benz's, right?:p

The design should incorporate maximum innovation while respecting the tradition of th
 

Is that why Benz designed an upside-down "Y" into the hood "star"

(where do you get those oneliners anyhow, out of a Stuttgart booklet on marketing to Amerikaners?)

Dieseldiehard
1971 220 4-spd manual 104646
1979 300TD w/ ’85 turbo engine 290820
1983 300D 238890
1985 300TD 207980
:D

Re: The design should incorporate maximum innovation while respecting the tradition of th
 

Yes.:D

Well, actually that was Mercedes' claimed philosophy that Bruno Sacco developed for the design premise for the '80s and '90s.

I borrowed the quotes from mbusa.com!;)

Or, better yet, get a truck! ;)

I wanted a wagon, although my main reason was the ability to haul 2 extra people...it'd be nice if I could afford a Sprinter :)

*flame suit on* I know that at least 2 people (possibly 3) are gonna flame me for this one! :D

Both a friend and my brother have F-250 Powerstroke Diesels. Upon borrowing them from time to time, I still prefer to drive my wagon.

So, while its not quite as ultiltarian as a truck, it is overall better in my mind for these reasons:

25 mpg
seats 7
car feel with the added diesel vibration
flexible for hauling junk

Don

Right now I have a beater pickup (Mr. Toad) for carrying 'nasty stuff' but, since Marlene has a hitch, I'm planning on selling the truck and buying a two-wheeled trailer capable of carrying 4x8 sheets.

I have a full carpet set that is just itching to be installed in her too; I imagine that will curb my willingness to throw 'crap' in the back w/o thinking about it first.

Since I bought her, Marlene has become our 'throw-everything-plus-the-dogs-in-the-back-and-haul-ass-cross-country" vehicle.

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