Freightliner Cascadia vs Mercedes-Benz Axor

The Freightliner Cascadia is the heavier machine, at 8.2 t against 6.63 t.

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

Freightliner · truck
Freightliner Cascadia
Change modelFull specs PDF
Mercedes-Benz · truck
Mercedes-Benz Axor
Change modelFull specs PDF
Add a modelUp to four

At a glance

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

Figure	Freightliner Cascadia	Mercedes-Benz Axor
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	6,632 kg

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(39)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Mercedes-Benz Axor

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 published5.815 m

Overall widthNot published2.49 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.195 munladen

Front overhangNot published1.44 m

Rear overhangNot published0.775 m

Front to back of cabNot published2.395 m

Back of cab to rear endNot published3.42 m

Frame height at frontNot published1.039 munladen at front axle; 0.985 m laden

Frame height at rearNot published1.026 munladen at rear axle; 0.994 m laden

Ground clearanceNot published0.234 mrear; 0.277 m front

Fifth wheel positionNot published0.54 m

Turning circleNot published15.6 mwall to wall

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

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

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.6 m3.9 m optional

Kerb weight8,200 kg6,632 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 457 LA, in-line 6, turbo-intercooled

Gross power370-525 HP295 kW (401 PS)

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft2,000 Nm1840 LS, at 1,100 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro 5 (BlueTec 5 SCR)

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published12 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, 46kMercedes-Benz single reduction, cross-axle diff lock, full air suspension

GearboxNot publishedMercedes PowerShift G211-12, 12-speed automated (G221-9 8+crawler manual optional)

ClutchNot publishedSingle dry plate, 430 mm

Rear axle ratioNot published3.08:1

Weight

GVWNot published18,000 kgdesign and UK authorised

GCWNot published44,000 kgdesign; 40,000 kg UK authorised

Front axle loadNot published7,100 kg

Rear axle loadNot published11,500 kgdesign

Tyres

TyresNot published295/80 R22.5 on 8.25 x 22.5 wheels

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published450 Laluminium, right-hand side

AdBlue tankNot published95 L

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelNot publishedJost JSK36 fixed

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Mercedes-Benz UK Axor-C 4x2 Tractor 1836LS / 1840LS / 1843LS specification sheet CV 716 (December 2011)

Drawn to scale

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

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