Mercedes-Benz Axor vs Volvo FH 460

The Volvo FH 460 is the heavier machine, at 6.85 t against 6.63 t, and the Volvo FH 460 has more power (338 kW against 295 kW).

The Mercedes-Benz Axor is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Volvo FH 460 is ahead on: more power, more torque, turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Mercedes-Benz Axor and the Volvo FH 460 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 Axor	Volvo FH 460
Kerb weight	6,632 kg	6,845 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	295 kW	338 kW+15%
Max torqueHigher is better	2,000 Nm	2,300 Nm+15%
GCWHigher is better	44,000 kg+10%	40,000 kg
Fuel tankHigher is better	450 L+36%	330 L
Turning circleLower is better	15.6 m	12.7 m+19%
Overall widthLower is better	2.49 m	2.5 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.195 m+9%	3.503 m
Overall length	5.815 m	5.88 m

All specifications

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

Differences only(35)

FigureMercedes-Benz Axor Volvo FH 460

Dimensions

Overall length5.815 m5.88 m

Overall width2.49 m2.5 mcab width

Overall height (cab roof)3.195 munladen3.503 m

Wheelbase3.6 m3.9 m optional3.5 m3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8 m offered

Front overhang1.44 m1.365 m

Rear overhang0.775 m1.015 mmax; 0.825 m min

Front to back of cab2.395 mNot published

Back of cab to rear end3.42 mNot published

Frame height at front1.039 munladen at front axle; 0.985 m ladenNot published

Frame height at rear1.026 munladen at rear axle; 0.994 m ladenNot published

Ground clearance0.234 mrear; 0.277 m frontNot published

Fifth wheel position0.54 mNot published

Turning circle15.6 mwall to wall12.7 m

Front axle to back of cabNot published1.007 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.443 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Fifth wheel leadNot published0.375 m

Frame heightNot published1.047 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Weight

Kerb weight6,632 kg6,845 kg

GVW18,000 kgdesign and UK authorised18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design

GCW44,000 kgdesign; 40,000 kg UK authorised40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design

Front axle load7,100 kg7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load11,500 kgdesign11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelMercedes-Benz OM 457 LA, in-line 6, turbo-intercooledVolvo D13C460

EmissionsEuro 5 (BlueTec 5 SCR)Euro 5

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement12 L13 L

Gross power295 kW (401 PS)338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torque2,000 Nm1840 LS, at 1,100 rpm2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm

Transmission

GearboxMercedes PowerShift G211-12, 12-speed automated (G221-9 8+crawler manual optional)I-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

ClutchSingle dry plate, 430 mmNot published

Rear axle ratio3.08:1Not published

Rear axleMercedes-Benz single reduction, cross-axle diff lock, full air suspensionRSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)

Tyres

Tyres295/80 R22.5 on 8.25 x 22.5 wheels315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tank450 Laluminium, right-hand side330 L

AdBlue tank95 L64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelJost JSK36 fixedNot published

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filterNot published360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oil

Sources: Mercedes-Benz UK Axor-C 4x2 Tractor 1836LS / 1840LS / 1843LS specification sheet CV 716 (December 2011) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 13 4x2 Tractor - Rear Air Suspension, FH 42T 3A 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

Mercedes-Benz AxorVolvo FH 460Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Mercedes-Benz Axor vs Volvo FH 460: questions

Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

By operating weight the Volvo FH 460 is the biggest at 6.85 t, then the Mercedes-Benz Axor at 6.63 t.

Which has more power, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: Mercedes-Benz Axor 295 kW (401 PS), Volvo FH 460 338 kW (460 hp) (gross power), a 15% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

The Mercedes-Benz Axor: Mercedes-Benz Axor 44,000 kg, Volvo FH 460 40,000 kg (gcw), a 10% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

The Mercedes-Benz Axor: Mercedes-Benz Axor 450 L, Volvo FH 460 330 L (fuel tank), a 36% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: Mercedes-Benz Axor 15.6 m, Volvo FH 460 12.7 m (turning circle), a 19% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Mercedes-Benz Axor or Volvo FH 460?

The Mercedes-Benz Axor: Mercedes-Benz Axor 2.49 m, Volvo FH 460 2.5 m (overall width), a 0% 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.

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