vs.

      Mercedes-Benz 2540LS (2004) vs. Iveco AT260S31Y/PS (2005)

      2 reasons to buy Mercedes-Benz 2540LS (2004):

      Motor

      Full power 299 kW and 228 kW 24 % more or 71 kW
      Displacement 12 l. and 7.8 l. 35 % more or 4.2 l.

      4 reasons to buy Iveco AT260S31Y/PS (2005):

      Motor

      Power measured at 2400 rev / min and 1900 rev / min 21 % more or 500 rev
      Torque measured at 1940 rev / min and 1100 rev / min 43 % more or 840 rev

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 12 and 8 33 % more or 4
      Reverse gears number 2 and 1 50 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Tyre size 295/80R22.5 and 315/80R22.5
      Class by weight 8 and 8
      Overall width 2490 mm and 2550 mm
      Height to cab upper part 3195 mm and 2965 mm
      Rear axles number 2 and 2

      Motor

      Strokes 155 mm and 125 mm
      Hole 128 mm and 115 mm
      Aspiration Turbocharging with intercooler and turbocharging
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Iveco
      Model OM457LA (400 HP) and Cursor 8 (228 cm)
      Cylinders number 6 and 6

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eurotronic
      Model G221-9 and AS2301
      Top gear ratio 1 :1 and 1 :1
      Low gear ratio 10.2 :1 and 15.9 :1