Comparison · 8×4 tractor unit

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 460 kW, 8x4 tractor unit vs Volvo FH, 405 kW, 8x4 tractor unit

Volvo FH, 405 kW, 8x4 tractor unit

2014–2026 · 405 kW
l/100 km
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 460 kW, 8x4 tractor unit and Volvo FH, 405 kW, 8x4 tractor unit side by side
SpecificationMercedes-Benz Actros, 460 kW, 8x4 tractor unitVolvo FH, 405 kW, 8x4 tractor unit
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration8×4Registered8×4Registered
Registered new2015–2025Registeredcentral 90% of records2014–2026Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power460 kWRegistered405 kWRegistered
Engine displacement15.569 litresRegistered12.777 litresRegistered
Emission classEURO 6, EURO VI A, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO 5, EURO 6, EURO VI A, EURO VI B, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight41,000–43,800 kgRegisteredmedian 41,000 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 43 records without one38,000–45,000 kgRegisteredmedian 44,000 kg, across 9 type-approval versions and 58 records without one
Kerb weight12,140–14,283 kgRegisteredmedian 13,235 kg, over 44 registrations11,450–30,998 kgRegisteredmedian 12,425 kg, over 69 registrations
Wheelbase4,650–5,350 mmRegisteredmedian 5,250 mm, over 44 registrations4,870–6,270 mmRegisteredmedian 4,970 mm, over 69 registrations
Overall length6,900–8,180 mmRegisteredmedian 7,700 mm, over 44 registrations7,040–9,370 mmRegisteredmedian 7,270 mm, over 68 registrations
Overall height3,820–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,950 mm, over 23 registrations2,750–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,880 mm, over 20 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.