Volvo FH vs Mercedes-Benz Actros: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volvo · 2001–2012
FH II
- Power
- 552 kW751 PS
Mercedes-Benz · 1996–present
Actros
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 228–480 kW310–653 PS
In plain words
Volvo FH is the older design (from 1993); Mercedes-Benz Actros arrived in 1996.
Full specifications
| Volvo FH | Mercedes-Benz Actros | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 552 kW (751 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2001–2012 | 1996–present |
| Body | Tractor unit | Truck |
| Class | Heavy truck | Heavy truck |
| Country | Sweden | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 552 kW (751 PS) 740 hp Better | 228–480 kW (310–653 PS) 306–644 hp |
| Power, all versions | 270–574 kW (367–780 PS) 362–770 hp | 228–480 kW (310–653 PS) 306–644 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).