Mercedes-Benz Actros vs Scania R 500

The Scania R 500 is the heavier machine, at 9.78 t against 9.36 t, and the Scania R 500 has more power (373 kW against 290 kW).

The Scania R 500 is ahead on: more power, more torque, bigger fuel tank, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Mercedes-Benz Actros and the Scania R 500 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	Mercedes-Benz Actros	Scania R 500
Kerb weight	9,363 kg	9,775 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	290 kW	373 kW+29%
Max torqueHigher is better	1,900 Nm	2,550 Nm+34%
Fuel tankHigher is better	860 L	1,030 L+20%
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.527 m	3.42 m+3%
Overall length	6.925 m	6.871 m

All specifications

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Differences only(36)

FigureMercedes-Benz Actros Scania R 500

Dimensions

Overall length6.925 m6.871 m

Overall width2.5 mNot published

Overall height (cab roof)3.527 mtotal height incl. air intake3.42 m3.420-3.459 m

Wheelbase3.3 mfront axle to first rear axle3.825 mfront axle to centre of rear bogie

Tandem axle spacing1.35 m1.35 m

Front overhang1.5 m1.41 m

Rear overhang0.75 mframe overhang behind last axle1.636 mfrom bogie centre; 0.961 m from last axle

Fifth wheel lead1.25 mahead of rear-axle centre (code H1N)Not published

Frame height at front1.016 mladen; 1.107 m unladenNot published

Frame height at rear1.022 mladen; 1.094 m unladen0.969 m0.969-0.997 m

Ground clearance0.312 mat rear; 0.317 m at frontNot published

Front track2.058 mNot published

Rear track1.804 mNot published

Turning circle18.2 mNot published

Front axle to first drive axleNot published3.15 m

Front axle to back of cabNot published0.88 m

Front to back of cabNot published2.29 m

Back of cab to bogie centreNot published2.945 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,363 kg9,775 kg

GVW33,000 kgNot published

GCW68,000 kgmanufacturer's gross combination massNot published

Front axle load8,000 kgmanufacturer's rating7,100 kgfront spring capacity

Rear axle load26,000 kgtandem, manufacturer's rating19,000 kgrear air suspension capacity

Fifth-wheel load13,764 kgrear-axle payload at permissible massNot published

Engine

Engine modelMercedes-Benz OM 460, inline 6Scania DC13 500, in-line 6

EmissionsEuro IIIEuro 6 (SCR)

Cylinders66

Displacement12.8 L12.7 L

Gross power290 kW (394 hp)at 1,600 rpm373 kW (500 hp)at 1,900 rpm

Max torque1,900 Nmat 1,100 rpm2,550 Nmat 1,000-1,350 rpm

Transmission

GearboxG 330-12/11.63-0.77, Mercedes PowerShift 3, 12-speedScania GRS0905R direct 14-speed, Opticruise, R3500 retarder

ClutchSingle-disc clutchNot published

Rear axle ratioi = 4.1433.42, with power divider and diff locks

Rear axlesCrown wheel 300, planetary hub reduction, 2 x 13.4 tScania AD200SA housings, RB662 differentials

Front axleNot publishedScania AM420S

Tyres

Tyres315/80 R 22.5 on 9.00x22.5 rims, front and rear295/80 R22.5 front and rear, 22.5 x 8.25 aluminium rims

Service capacities

Fuel tank860 L430 L left + 430 L right1,030 L710 L left + 320 L right

AdBlue tankNot published105 L

Sources: Mercedes-Benz Actros 5 3340S 6x4 truck tractor technical specifications, version 01/2020 (Tecnica Industrial, Mozambique) · Scania R 500 6x4 Prime Mover chassis specification SAU2019-1 (Scania Australia)

Drawn to scale

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

Mercedes-Benz ActrosScania R 500Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Mercedes-Benz Actros vs Scania R 500: questions

Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz Actros or Scania R 500?

By operating weight the Scania R 500 is the biggest at 9.78 t, then the Mercedes-Benz Actros at 9.36 t.

Which has more power, the Mercedes-Benz Actros or Scania R 500?

The Scania R 500: Mercedes-Benz Actros 290 kW (394 hp), Scania R 500 373 kW (500 hp) (gross power), a 29% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Mercedes-Benz Actros or Scania R 500?

The Scania R 500: Mercedes-Benz Actros 860 L, Scania R 500 1,030 L (fuel tank), a 20% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.