Comparison · 6×2 lorry

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 290 kW, 6x2 vs Volvo FM, 285 kW, 6x2

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 290 kW, 6x2

2013–2024 · 290 kW
l/100 km

Volvo FM, 285 kW, 6x2

2020–2025 · 285 kW
l/100 km
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 290 kW, 6x2 and Volvo FM, 285 kW, 6x2 side by side
SpecificationMercedes-Benz Actros, 290 kW, 6x2Volvo FM, 285 kW, 6x2
Vehicle formLorry (BA)RegisteredLorry (BA)Registered
Axle configuration6×2Registered6×2Registered
Registered new2013–2024Registeredcentral 90% of records2020–2025Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power290 kWRegistered285 kWRegistered
Engine displacement10.667–10.677 litresRegisteredmedian 10.677 litres, across 1 type-approval version and 70 records without one10.837 litresRegistered
Emission classEURO 6, EURO VI, EURO VI A, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight22,500–29,000 kgRegisteredmedian 26,500 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 70 records without one24,000–33,000 kgRegisteredmedian 29,500 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 200 records without one
Kerb weight9,261–18,900 kgRegisteredmedian 13,075 kg, over 71 registrations8,739–26,180 kgRegisteredmedian 12,645 kg, over 201 registrations
Wheelbase5,350–7,450 mmRegisteredmedian 6,100 mm, over 71 registrations5,070–7,370 mmRegisteredmedian 5,970 mm, over 201 registrations
Overall length8,010–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 10,140 mm, over 71 registrations8,000–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 9,290 mm, over 200 registrations
Overall height3,140–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,900 mm, over 33 registrations3,000–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,660 mm, over 127 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.