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Innovation on a Grand Scale
The new Actros from Mercedes-Benz
defines the future of long-distance haulage
Setting the course for a new era. The new Actros outshines
the competition as far as economy, comfort and handling are
concerned.
New product generations are the cornerstones of our success
in the global truck sector. The new Actros, for example,
is the result of one of the biggest truck development programs
ever undertaken in the 115-year history of Mercedes-
Benz Trucks. Mercedes-Benz is the only truck manufacturer
to develop not only a new engine but also a pioneering heavyduty
truck capable of satisfying the Euro VI emissions standard
that will go into effect in 2014. As a long-haulage flagship
model, the new Actros is packed with innovations and
emotion.
Its powerful and striking design also embodies its inner
strengths, which include an extremely efficient range of
engines, sophisticated aerodynamics and services such as
the FleetBoard telematics system, all of which make the
heavy-duty truck outstandingly economical and environmentally
friendly. The pleasant and spacious interior, the clear
division between the driver’s workplace and the section
for relaxation, and the generous stowage space ensure the
highest level of comfort. With its innovations for the rear axle,
steering system and chassis, the new Actros makes driving
safer and more stable — and thus sets new standards in
terms of handling.
A revolution on Europe’s
highways. The new Actros
makes no compromises
when it comes to the claim
of “Trucks you can trust.”
It’s the first and to date
only truck that has been
rigorously developed
in line with the Euro VI
emissions standards.
Innovative Euro VI engines
get more kilometers out of
less diesel
80/50
% lower NOx and particulate emissions
in Euro VI version
The six-cylinder inline engine with 12.8 liters of displacement
and four output levels (310-375 kW) delivers concentrated
BlueEfficiency power along with the lowest emission levels.
The new engine generation stands out with its compact
design and unique combination of clean and economical
operation. Despite extensive exhaust gas after-treatment,
fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 7% in the Euro
V version and by up to 4% in the Euro VI version. The new
Actros also performed even better in practical tests (see
page 34). All of this was possible thanks to the intelligent
interaction between newly developed components such as
common-rail fuel injection with X-Pulse, which can achieve
injection pressures of up to 2,100 bar.
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