Mercedes Actros in detail about fuel consumption
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Fuel consumption for Mercedes Actros, fuel consumption rates per 100 kilometers in the city and on the highway, as well as some other characteristics of this car, allow the potential buyer to make the right choice of the best option for himself and evaluate all the nuances of the further operation of the car.
Characteristics and fuel consumption
| Model | Consumption (track) | Consumption (city) | Consumption (mixed cycle) |
| Actros | 22 l / 100km | 27 l / 100km | 24,5 l / 100km |
A little about the general characteristics
Actros of the first generation became available to the buyer in 1996 and immediately took the first positions in the European car market. This is due to the improvement of the truck cab, the overall interior decoration and the low fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz Actros per 100 km.
All Actros tractors are equipped with a manual transmission.... Also, the Telligent system is installed on the Actros truck, which optimizes the operation of all systems: transmission, brakes and the engine itself. This system allows you to significantly save gas mileage in Mercedes-Benz Actros by 100 km.
Also Mercedes Actros has several modifications of truck tractors.:
- 1840;
- 1835;
- 1846;
- 1853;
- 1844;
Vehicle fuel consumption rates
Fuel consumption for a Mercedes diesel is relatively low:
- Average fuel consumption - 25 liters;
- The car tends to accelerate within 162 kilometers per hour.
- The speed of 100 kilometers per hour is picking up in just 20 seconds.
Information for buyers Mercedes Actros
Owners of cars of any modification of Aktros know that all engines run on diesel fuel. The fact is that diesel engines for trucks are the best option that saves fuel consumption. The most popular models of Mercedes Actros in the post-Soviet space are 1840 and 1835. Therefore, further we will rely on the main characteristics of these particular modifications.
As a result of several studies that were carried out to find out the reasons for the decrease or increase in fuel costs at Actros, it was found that consumption decreases by 2% after a truck's mileage of 80 thousand kilometers. Also, the tread width of tires, their brand and type can affect the reduction of fuel consumption. If you reduce the weight in the hitch from 40 tons. At least by 1 ton, the diesel consumption will decrease by 1%.
Modifications of the Actros model have engine variations: 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder. With corresponding volumes of 12 and 16 liters. In different models of this Mercedes, the fuel tank can have a volume of 450 to 1200 liters.
Positive characteristics of the Mercedes cargo line
Many drivers are wondering what is the fuel consumption of a Mercedes-Benz Actros in the city? So the consumed volume of the diesel will be about 30 liters per 100 km. And this is not the only one plus this truck.
- Wide comfortable cabin with different sleeping and passenger seats.
- Actros has a wider range of engines in its lineup than other truck lines, from the native six-cylinder to the eight-cylinder V-look with 503 horsepower;
- Professional maintenance of Actros models is required every 150 thousand kilometers. This significantly saves the owner's budget.
- Low seating position of the driver's cab;
- The Actros tractor has sufficiently strong spars that allow the driver to feel confident on the road.
- The Telligent control system, which scans all the systems in the truck and helps to use the machine's potential more optimally, thereby reducing the Mercedes Actros fuel consumption rate on the highway, in the city and on the combined cycle.
Fuel consumption of the most popular tractor modifications
Mercedes Actros 1840
Engines with a displacement of 12 liters are very popular among commercial vehicles. Real fuel consumption for Mercedes Actros 1840 is acceptable and amounts to 24,5 liters per 100 km according to the standard table... The engine runs exclusively on diesel, motor model OM 502 LA II / 2. The engine power in this modification is equal to 400 horsepower. The truck is equipped with a manual transmission.
Do not forget that the consumption of diesel fuel in trucks also depends on its load.
The cabin has 2 passenger and 2 berths.
Fuel tank with a volume of 500 liters.
Actros 1835
It is considered the best option considering the average fuel consumption of a Mercedes Actros 1835. The 354 horsepower engine has a fuel consumption according to the standard table 23,6 liters. Considering the carrying capacity of 9260 kilograms, the diesel consumption is considered acceptable for trucks. Prices for basic sets of technical equipment are generally affordable.
Fuel consumption in the city exceeds the consumption rate and is about 35 liters. Remind that the cost of fuel also depends on the workload of the tractor. This modification is equipped with an automatic transmission. Engine model - OM 457 LA. The driver's cab is convenient and comfortable, has 3 passenger seats and one sleeping.
Features of fuel engines for Mercedes
In Europe, trucks are often found with diesel engines: 6-cylinder 12 liters and 8-cylinder 16 liters. Timing drive on a chain mechanism. For their design, Mercedes diesel engines are very simple and have high power.
For example, the OM 457 LA diesel engine has a very high power and this is a rather tangible advantage. Real fuel consumption with this engine is usually no more than 25-26 liters per 100 km. In addition, after running over 80 thousand kilometers, the consumption of a diesel engine becomes optimal and may decrease in relation to the consumption during running-in. Do not forget that all Mercedes engines, like any other brand, are susceptible to fuel.
It doesn't matter what fuel consumption is on Actros models. Pump failure or clogged filters are very common. Therefore, the fuel consumption of the car is relatively high. Therefore, do not forget about the periodic check of all technical characteristics of the truck in the service department.
