Comparison · 4×2 tractor unit

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 390 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (from 2023) vs Volvo FH, 405 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2016–2019)

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 390 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (from 2023) and Volvo FH, 405 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2016–2019) side by side
SpecificationMercedes-Benz Actros, 390 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (from 2023)Volvo FH, 405 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2016–2019)
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Registered4×2Registered
Registered new2023–2026Registeredcentral 90% of records2016–2019Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power390 kWRegistered405 kWRegistered
Engine displacement12.809 litresRegistered12.777 litresRegistered
Emission classEURO VI ERegisteredEURO 6, EURO VI B, EURO VI CRegistered
Gross vehicle weight18,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 19,000 kg, across 12 type-approval versions and 8 records without one18,600–22,000 kgRegisteredmedian 21,000 kg, across 40 type-approval versions and 13 records without one
Kerb weight7,840–8,525 kgRegisteredmedian 8,350 kg, over 29 registrations7,668–8,898 kgRegisteredmedian 8,460 kg, over 93 registrations
Wheelbase3,700–3,850 mmRegisteredmedian 3,700 mm, over 29 registrations3,700–3,800 mmRegisteredmedian 3,800 mm, over 93 registrations
Overall length6,160–6,400 mmRegisteredmedian 6,250 mm, over 29 registrations5,890–6,300 mmRegisteredmedian 5,990 mm, over 93 registrations
Overall height3,750–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,940 mm, over 29 registrations3,760–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,940 mm, over 22 registrations

What the numbers actually say

We publish the table but give no verdict: they were not registered new in the same years; they have no fuel figure declared on the same mission, payload and reporting period.