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      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Mercedes-Benz 1218 (2005)

      3 reasons to buy Western Star 4900 FA (2005):

      Motor

      Full power 275.9 kW and 132 kW 52 % more or 143.9 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 675 Nm 76 % more or 2104.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 6 67 % more or 12

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3560 mm

      Motor

      Model C11 (370 HP) and OM904LA (177 HP)
      Manufacturer Detroit diesel and Mercedes-Benz

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Mercedes-Benz
      Model FR-13210B 7-speeds and G60-6