Cost-efficiency, reliability and economy included as standard

• optimum engine control with the standard-specification Telligent® engine management system
• the standard-specification Telligent® maintenance system allows service intervals of up to 120,000 km and oil change intervals of up to 150,000 km
• economical, high-torque engines from 235 kW to 440 kW with max. torque of 1650 Nm to 2800 Nm at 1080 rpm
• cost-effective compliance with Euro 5 standard thanks to BlueTEC®, the future-proof SCR diesel technology from Mercedes-Benz; the optional biodiesel package with combination tank allows you to use environmentally friendly biodiesel
• Economy Packs are an option for reducing ongoing costs. The packs available are the Basic Economy Pack (for Actros semitrailer tractors comprising: aerodynamic side panels, automatic circuit breaker, adjustable air deflectors, low-maintenance, manual-lubrication or compact fifth-wheel coupling and matching mounting plate, communications interface and FleetBoard pre-fittings; for Actros dropsiders comprising: additional air tank, extremely light aluminium compressed-air tank, automatic circuit breaker, adjustable air deflectors, communications interface and FleetBoard pre-fittings); Classic (contains all elements of the Basic Economy Pack plus a Voith retarder); Top (contains all the elements of the applicable Economy Pack Classic plus a FleetBoard vehicle computer) and Plus (for Actros semitrailer tractors: contains all elements of the Economy Pack Top plus polished aluminium rims and aerodynamic A-pillar trim)
• the Actros is also equipped with fuel-saving assemblies such as controlled single-cylinder air compressors and a two-stage water pump*
• effortless gear changes with the standard-fit Telligent® gearshift, Mercedes PowerShift offroad for Actros construction vehicles
• the enhanced Mercedes PowerShift 2 automated gearshift (included as standard with road vehicles) delivers optimised shifting comfort, rapid gear changes and lower fuel consumption
• application-based powertrain configurations with 16-speed transmissions
• different axles and final-drive ratios for different route profiles
• robust frame, ideal for mounting bodies
• innovative integral rear** creates space for installing additional tanks or auxiliary units
• innovative two and four-bellows air suspension for higher payload and safe body roll characteristics
• Steel, steel/air and full air suspension
• Sophisticated aerodynamics