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      Western Star 4900 SA (2005) vs. Mercedes-Benz 1518 (2005)

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 675 Nm 76 % more or 2104.4 Nm
      Full power 354.2 kW and 132 kW 63 % more or 222.2 kW

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 7 and 6 14 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3560 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz
      Model C11 (305 HP) and OM904LA (177 HP)

      Gear box

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