Freightliner Cascadia vs Mercedes-Benz Actros

The Mercedes-Benz Actros is the heavier machine, at 9.36 t against 8.2 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Mercedes-Benz Actros drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Freightliner Cascadia	Mercedes-Benz Actros
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	9,363 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(40)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Mercedes-Benz Actros

Dimensions

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 mNot published

Sleeper roof optionsMid-Roof XT 48 in, 60 in, 72 in; Raised Roof 60 in, 72 inNot published

Max wheel cut50°up toNot published

Overall lengthNot published6.925 m

Overall widthNot published2.5 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.527 mtotal height incl. air intake

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.35 m

Front overhangNot published1.5 m

Rear overhangNot published0.75 mframe overhang behind last axle

Fifth wheel leadNot published1.25 mahead of rear-axle centre (code H1N)

Frame height at frontNot published1.016 mladen; 1.107 m unladen

Frame height at rearNot published1.022 mladen; 1.094 m unladen

Ground clearanceNot published0.312 mat rear; 0.317 m at front

Front trackNot published2.058 m

Rear trackNot published1.804 m

Turning circleNot published18.2 m

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.3 mfront axle to first rear axle

Kerb weight8,200 kg9,363 kg

Gross vehicle weight26,000 kg6x4, Australia rating; 24 t New ZealandNot published

Engine

Engine modelDetroit Gen 5 DD13370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ftMercedes-Benz OM 460, inline 6

Gross power370-525 HP290 kW (394 hp)at 1,600 rpm

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft1,900 Nmat 1,100 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro III

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published12.8 L

Transmission

TransmissionDetroit DT12 On-Highway Series 12-speed automated manual (DT12-HE, DT12-HL); Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speedNot published

Front axleDetroit or Meritor 12k, 12.5k, 13.3k, 14.7k; Hendrickson Steertek NXT 12.5k, 13.3kNot published

Rear axleDetroit single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k; Meritor single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k, 46kNot published

GearboxNot publishedG 330-12/11.63-0.77, Mercedes PowerShift 3, 12-speed

ClutchNot publishedSingle-disc clutch

Rear axle ratioNot publishedi = 4.143

Rear axlesNot publishedCrown wheel 300, planetary hub reduction, 2 x 13.4 t

Weight

GVWNot published33,000 kg

GCWNot published68,000 kgmanufacturer's gross combination mass

Front axle loadNot published8,000 kgmanufacturer's rating

Rear axle loadNot published26,000 kgtandem, manufacturer's rating

Fifth-wheel loadNot published13,764 kgrear-axle payload at permissible mass

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R 22.5 on 9.00x22.5 rims, front and rear

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published860 L430 L left + 430 L right

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Mercedes-Benz Actros 5 3340S 6x4 truck tractor technical specifications, version 01/2020 (Tecnica Industrial, Mozambique)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Freightliner CascadiaMercedes-Benz ActrosSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.