Comparison · 4×2 tractor unit · long haul at 19.3 t

Iveco X-Way, 338 kW, 4x2 tractor unit vs Mercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023)

Iveco X-Way, 338 kW, 4x2 tractor unit

2019–2023 · 338 kW
34l/100 km
median; 32.5–39.8 across 30 declared configurations
Lower declared fuel

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023)

2021–2023 · 335 kW
30.8l/100 km
median; 28–39.1 across 786 declared configurations
Iveco X-Way, 338 kW, 4x2 tractor unit and Mercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023) side by side
SpecificationIveco X-Way, 338 kW, 4x2 tractor unitMercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023)
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Declared4×2Declared
Registered new2019–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records2021–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power338 kWDeclared335 kWDeclared
Engine displacement11.1 litresDeclared10.7 litresDeclared
Gearboxautomated, manualDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classNot recordedEURO VI, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight20,000–20,500 kgDeclaredmedian 20,500 kg, across 126 declared configurations18,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 19,000 kg, across 7 type-approval versions and 107 records without one
Kerb weightNot recorded7,002–8,192 kgRegisteredmedian 7,500 kg, over 133 registrations
WheelbaseNot recorded3,700–3,850 mmRegisteredmedian 3,700 mm, over 133 registrations
Overall lengthNot recorded5,860–6,400 mmRegisteredmedian 6,160 mm, over 133 registrations
Overall heightNot recorded3,490–3,980 mmRegisteredmedian 3,800 mm, over 130 registrations
Declared fuel, long haul34 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 32.5–39.8 l/100 km across 30 declared configurations30.8 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 28–39.1 l/100 km across 786 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km46.14 g Declaredmedian; 44.05–53.9 g41.72 g Declaredmedian; 37.95–53 g

Fuel and CO₂: long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations.

What the numbers actually say

The Mercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023) declared 3.2 l/100 km less (10.3%) on the long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations. At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre, that is about 3,840 litres a year, or £5,376. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
Iveco X-Way, 338 kW, 4x2 tractor unit40,800 litres
£57,120 at the assumed price
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 335 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2021–2023)36,960 litres
£51,744 at the assumed price
At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre; the price is an assumption, not one we track.