Comparison · 6×2 lorry

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 315 kW, 6x2 vs Volvo FM, 308 kW, 6x2

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 315 kW, 6x2

2014–2026 · 315 kW
l/100 km

Volvo FM, 308 kW, 6x2

2013–2019 · 308 kW
l/100 km
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 315 kW, 6x2 and Volvo FM, 308 kW, 6x2 side by side
SpecificationMercedes-Benz Actros, 315 kW, 6x2Volvo FM, 308 kW, 6x2
Vehicle formLorry (BA)RegisteredLorry (BA)Registered
Axle configuration6×2Registered6×2Registered
Registered new2014–2026Registeredcentral 90% of records2013–2019Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power315 kWRegistered308 kWRegistered
Engine displacement10.667–10.677 litresRegisteredmedian 10.677 litres, across 3 type-approval versions and 137 records without one10.837 litresRegistered
Emission classEURO 6, EURO VI, EURO VI A, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEEV K, EURO 5, EURO 6, EURO V, EURO VI B, EURO VI CRegistered
Gross vehicle weight19,000–29,000 kgRegisteredmedian 27,000 kg, across 3 type-approval versions and 137 records without one23,500–33,000 kgRegisteredmedian 29,500 kg, across 2 type-approval versions and 147 records without one
Kerb weight9,265–25,635 kgRegisteredmedian 14,005 kg, over 140 registrations8,505–25,290 kgRegisteredmedian 12,660 kg, over 149 registrations
Wheelbase4,900–7,450 mmRegisteredmedian 6,250 mm, over 140 registrations4,570–7,400 mmRegisteredmedian 6,170 mm, over 149 registrations
Overall length7,600–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 9,820 mm, over 139 registrations7,140–12,000 mmRegisteredmedian 9,260 mm, over 149 registrations
Overall height3,200–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,800 mm, over 78 registrations3,010–3,400 mmRegisteredmedian 3,120 mm, over 3 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.