Volvo FH II vs Mercedes-Benz Actros MP3: 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
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Mercedes-Benz · 2008–2011
Actros MP3
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 228–480 kW310–653 PS
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In plain words
Volvo FH II is the older design (from 2001); Mercedes-Benz Actros MP3 arrived in 2008.
Full specifications
| Volvo FH II | Mercedes-Benz Actros MP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 552 kW (751 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2001–2012 | 2008–2011 |
| 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 | 270–552 kW (367–751 PS) 362–740 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).