Comparison · 4×2 lorry

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 240 kW, 4x2 vs Volvo FM, 251 kW, 4x2

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 240 kW, 4x2

2015–2024 · 240 kW
l/100 km

Volvo FM, 251 kW, 4x2

2019–2025 · 251 kW
l/100 km
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 240 kW, 4x2 and Volvo FM, 251 kW, 4x2 side by side
SpecificationMercedes-Benz Actros, 240 kW, 4x2Volvo FM, 251 kW, 4x2
Vehicle formLorry (BA)RegisteredLorry (BA)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Registered4×2Registered
Registered new2015–2024Registeredcentral 90% of records2019–2025Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power240 kWRegistered251 kWRegistered
Engine displacement10.677 litresRegistered10.837 litresRegistered
Emission classEURO VI, EURO VI A, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight18,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 19,000 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 134 records without one19,000–23,000 kgRegisteredmedian 21,000 kg, over 297 registrations
Kerb weight8,175–15,815 kgRegisteredmedian 10,863 kg, over 136 registrations7,294–17,280 kgRegisteredmedian 10,870 kg, over 297 registrations
Wheelbase3,700–6,700 mmRegisteredmedian 5,800 mm, over 136 registrations3,400–6,700 mmRegisteredmedian 5,600 mm, over 297 registrations
Overall length6,750–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 9,900 mm, over 136 registrations6,090–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 9,600 mm, over 297 registrations
Overall height2,940–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,600 mm, over 74 registrations2,550–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,800 mm, over 188 registrations

What the numbers actually say

We publish the table but give no verdict: they have no fuel figure declared on the same mission, payload and reporting period.