List of Mercedes-Benz trucks
The following is a list of trucks produced by Mercedes-Benz.
1926–1944
The first Mercedes-Benz truck range, presented at the 1926 Berlin Motor Show and at the 1927 International Motor Show for Trucks and Special Vehicles in Cologne included three basic models with the payloads of 1.5, 2.5 and 5 tons. Each model was available with a standard and a low-frame chassis. Low chassis made sense especially that time to make easier loading and unloading of the vehicle. Also the low chassis has been used to build the buses. The models with the standard chassis were L1, L2 and L5. The models with the low chassis were N1, N2 and NJ5/N5. The trucks were equipped with the 4 cylinders petrol engines, developing 45HP, 55HP and 70 HP. Mercedes-Benz L1 and L2 were the new models, but Mercedes-Benz L5 truck was basically a continuation of famous Benz 5CN truck, which was developed before the merge of Benz & Cie and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft companies.In 1927 Mercedes-Benz presented its first diesel engine, which immediately became a sensation. It was the world's first six-cylinder diesel engine, installed on the commercial vehicle. Also from 1927 Mercedes-Benz offered the more powerful 6 cylinders petrol engines developing 50HP, 70HP and 100 HP. Four cylinders engines were discontinued only one year later. Therefore, in 1927–1928 most of the trucks from the series L1,L2,L5 were available with 4 or 6 cylinders engines. To distinguish that, 6 cylinders versions of the trucks were referred sometimes as, for example, L1/6 or N2/6.
In 1927–1928 Mercedes-Benz also expanded the range of the truck models, adding the small model L3/4 with the payload of 750 kg, which was developed from the passenger car Typ 200 Nürnberg, and a heavy three axis model N56 with the payload 7-9 tons. The payloads of L1 and L2 models was increased with the new 6 cylinder engines from 1.5 to 1.75 tons and from 2.5 to 3.0-4.0 tons. To fill the newly formed gap between L1 and L2 models, Mercedes-Benz offered new 2.5 tons model L45/N46 and 2.75/3.0 tons model L57/N58.
Resulting diversity of the trucks made an impressive lineup of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, but also required a new, better system for their designations. In fact, by the year of 1930, only the model L5 still referred to its payload. L1 model's payload has been gradually increased up to 2 tons, L2 model's payload - up to 4 tons, and L45/N46 and L57/N58 model names were not saying about their payload at all from the beginning, but were rather the company's internal model designations. So in October 1930 a new system for the commercial vehicle designation has been introduced. Basically, instead of the one digit, standing for the rated payload in tons, a four digits number, standing for the rated payload in kg, has now been used. This number followed the same letter L for the trucks, or the letters Lo for the low chassis, or the letter O for the buses. According to that, the model L1 was renamed to L2000, model L45 was renamed to L2500, model L57 was renamed to L3000, model L2 was renamed to L4000, model L5 was renamed to L5000 and the model N56 was renamed to L8500. This nomenclature has been used for more than 20 years, until 1954.
L1, L2, and L5 (1926–1932)
1st generation, with the 4 cylinder engines :Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1926–1928 | Typ 31 Typ 41 | N1 | M 14 | 4-3680 | 45 HP | 2.0 t | 1.5 t |
1926–1927 | N2 | M 2 | 4-5750 | 55 HP | 3.6-3.9 t | 2.5 t | |
1926–1929 | Typ 34 | | M 5 | 4-8140 | 70 HP | 5.4 t | 5 t |
2nd generation, with the 6 cylinder engines :
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1927–1930 | Typ 32 Typ 42 | L1 N1 | M 16 | 6-3920 | 50 HP | 2.2-2.3 t | 1.5-1.75 t |
1928–1930 | Typ 45 Typ 46 | L45 N46 | M 16 | 6-3920 | 55 HP | 2.7 t | 2.5 t |
1927–1929 | Typ 33 Typ 43 | L2 N2 | M 26 | 6-7070 | 70 HP | 4.0 t | 3.0-4.0 t |
1928–1931 | Typ 36 | L5 N5 | M 36 M 26 OM 5 | 6-7790 6-7070 6-8570 | 100 HP 70 HP 70 HP | 5.9 t | 5 t |
1928–1930 | Typ 56 | M 36 OM 5 | 6-7790 6-8570 | 100 HP 70 PS | 7.0 t 7.2 t | 7.0 t | |
1928–1930 | Typ 56 | M 36 OM 5 | 6-7790 6-8570 | 100 HP 70 PS | 7.0 t 7.2 t | 8.5 t |
3rd generation :
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1930–1932 | Typ L 32 Typ N 42 | L 2000 Lo 2000 | M 32 | 6-3920 | 55 HP | 2.4 t | 2.0 t |
1930–1932 | Typ L 45 Typ N 46 | L 2500 Lo 2500 | M 16 | 6-3920 | 60 HP | 2.7 t | 2.5 t |
1930–1932 | Typ L 57 Typ N 58 | L 2750, L 3000, Lo 3000 | M 56 | 6-4160 | 70 HP | 3.0 t | 2.75, 3.0, 7.0 t 3.0 t |
1930–1932 | L 4000 | M 36 | 6-7790 | 100 HP | 4.1 t | 3.5 - 4.0 t | |
1930–1932 | Typ L 35 | L 5000 | M 36 | 6-7790 6-8570 | 110 HP 85 HP | 5.9 t 6.1 t | 5 t |
1930–1933 | Typ N 56 | L 8500 | M 36 OM 5S | 6-7790 6-8570 | 110 HP 85 HP | 7.5 t 7.7 t | 8.5 - 9 t |
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L3/4 and L1000 Express (1927-1936)
Light trucks (1932-1941)
1st generation :Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1932–1935 | Typ L 60 | , Lo 2500 | M 60 | 4-3770 4-3770 | 55 HP 55 HP | 2.4 t, 2.6 t 2.6 t, 2.7 t | 2.0 t, 2.5 t |
1932–1935 | Typ L 59 | Lo 2750, Lo 3000 | M 66 | 4-4940 4-4940 | 65 HP 65 HP | 3.0 t 3.2 t | 2.75 t, 3.0 t |
1932–1935 | Typ L 64 | M 68 | 6-7440 6-7440 | 95 HP 95 HP | 3.7 t 3.9 t | 3.5 t, 3.75 t |
2nd generation :
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1935–1937 | Typ L 60 | Lo 2000, Lo 2500 | M 60 OM 59 | 4-3770 4-3770 | 55 HP 55 HP | 2.4 t, 2.6 t 2.6 t, 2.7 t | 2.0 t, 2.5 t |
1935–1937 | Typ L 59 | Lo 2750, Lo 3000 | M 66/3 OM 65/3 | 4-4940 4-4940 | 70 HP 70 HP | 3.0 t 3.2 t | 2.75 t, 3.0 t |
1935–1937 | Typ L 64 | Lo 3750 | M 68 OM 67/3 | 6-7440 6-7270 | 95 HP 100 HP | 4.0 t 4.2 t | 3.75 t |
3rd generation :
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1937–1940 | Typ L 60 | L 2000, L 2500 | M60/1 OM 59/1 | 4-4560 4-4560 | 60 HP 60 HP | 2.5 t, 2.7 t 2.5 t, 2.7 t | 2.0, 2.5 t |
1937–1940 | Typ L 59 | L 3000 | M 66/3 OM 65/3 | 4-4940 4-4940 | 70 HP 70 HP | 2.8 t 3.0 t | 3.0 t |
1937–1941 | Typ L 64 | L 3750 | M 68 OM 67/3 | 6-7440 6-7270 | 95 HP 100 HP | 4.0 t 4.2 t | 3.75 t |
Semitrailer tractors (1932–1938)
Mercedes-Benz was developed from Mercedes-Benz .Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1934–1937 | Typ L 60 | M 60 OM 59 | 4-3770 4-3770 | 55 HP 55 HP | 2.4 t 2.6 t | 4 t | |
1932–1938 | Typ L 59 | M 66 OM 65 | 4-4940 4-4940 | 65 HP 65 HP | 2.8 t 3.0 t | 6 t | |
1932–1935 1935–1938 | Typ L 64 | LZ 8000 LZ10000 | OM 67 OM 67/3 | 6-7440 6-7413 | 95 HP 100 HP | 3.4 t 3.8 t | 8 t 10 t |
L5000 (1932–1936)
Heavy-duty trucks (1934–1939)
LG and LR (1934–1944)
LG means Lastwagen Gelandewagen. LR means Lastwagen Raupenfahrzeug.Mercedes-Benz LG65/2 and LG65/4 were experimental models.
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | Truck weight | Payload |
1934–1935 | Typ LG 65/2 | LG 2000 | OM 67 | 6-7440 | 95 HP | 2.0-2.6 t | |
1936–1939 | Typ LG 65/3 | LG 2500 | OM 67 | 6-7440 | 95 HP | 2.3-2.5 t | |
1934–1935 | Typ LG 65/4 | LG 3000 | OM 65 | 4-4940 | 65 HP | 3.3-4.3 t | |
1935–1938 | Typ LG 63 | OM 67 | 6-7440 | 95 HP | 5.7 t | 2.0-3.0 t | |
1937–1939 | Typ LG 68 | LG 4000 | OM 67 | 6-7440 | 95 HP | 6.6 t | 2.7-3.7 t |
1936–1939 | Typ LR 75 | M 142 | 6-3208 | 65 HP | 2.1 t | 0.8 t | |
1943–1944 | Typ LR 303 | L 4500 R Maultier | OM 67/4 | 6-7270 | 112 HP | 7.7 t | 4.5 t |
L1100, L1500, and L2000 (1936–1941)
L1500, L3000, and L4500 (1939–1944)
1945–1960
The immediate post-war era was marked by rebuilding the trucking industry. In the mid-fifties, however, Germany's first federal transport minister Hans-Christoph Seebohm enacted a number of laws promoting the Bundesbahn at the expense of the trucking industry. Severe weight and dimension restrictions were particularly harmful to export-dependent Mercedes-Benz, as they had to develop duplicate truck lineups - one for export, and one for the restricted German market. These restrictions were eased beginning in 1960, leaving Mercedes-Benz free to focus their efforts on a unified lineup once again.L4500 (1945-1961)
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1945–1948 | 303 | OM 67/4 | 6-7270 | 112 HP | 10.5 t | 4.5 t | |
1948–1952 | 303 | OM 67/4 | 6-7270 | 112 HP | 10.5 t | 5.0 t | |
1952–1953 | 303 | OM 67/8 | 6-7270 | 120 HP | 11 t | 5.5 t | |
1953–1957 | 325 | / L 325 | OM 325 | 6-7270 | 125 HP | 11.3-12 t | 5.9-6.6 t |
1957–1961 | 330 | L 330 | OM 315 | 6-8280 | 125 HP | 12-13 t | 6.6-7.6 t |
L3500/L4500 (1949–1961)
L6600 (1950–1962)
The nomenclature: In 1954 the old four-digit model series designation, was replaced by a three-digit model series designation, which basically corresponded to Mercedes-Benz internal model designations. This nomenclature have been used for almost 10 years, from 1954 till 1963.A cab-over-engine versions of most of the trucks were also available from 1954. For example, and . However, there was only a single model which existed only as a cab-over-engine version, "the Millipede".
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1958–1961 | 333 | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 200 HP | 16 t 20 t 22.5 t | 9.2 t 12.5 t 14.7 t |
1960s
- Mercedes-Benz short bonnet trucks
Kurzhauber (1959–1988)
1st generation, 1959–1963:
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1961–1963 | 323 | L/LP 323 | OM 312 | 6-4580 | 100 HP | 7.5 t | 4 t |
1961–1962 1962–1963 | 328 | L/LP 328 | OM 312 OM 321 | 6-4580 6-5104 | 100 HP 110 HP | 9 t | 5 t |
1959–1962 1962–1963 | 322 | OM 321 OM 322 | 6-5104 6-5675 | 110 HP 126 HP | 10.5t | 6.5 t | |
1959–1962 1962–1963 | 327 | L/LP 327 | OM 321 OM 322 | 6-5104 6-5675 | 110 HP 126HP | 12 t 14 t | 7.5 t 9 t |
2nd generation, 1963–1970:
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1963–1970 | 323 | L/LP 710 | 6-5675 | 100 HP | 7.5 t | 4 t | |
1963–1969 | 328 | L/LP 911 | 6-5675 | 110 HP | 9 t | 5 t | |
1963–1969 | 322 | 6-5675 | 126 HP | 10.5t | 6.5 t | ||
1963–1969 | 327 | L/LP 1413 | 6-5675 | 126 HP | 14 t | 9 t |
The nomenclature: In 1963 for simplification a new index system was introduced: a four-digit model series designation, where the first one or two first digits indicate the rounded GVW in tones, and the last two figures - the engine power to tens of horsepower. This index system is in use until now.
3rd generation, 1967–1988:
LP versions - see below.
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1968–1988 | 353 | L 911 B | OM 352 | 6-5675 | 110 HP | 9 t | 5 t |
1968–1988 | 358 | L 1113 B | OM 352 | 6-5675 | 130 HP | 11 t | 7 t |
1967–1984 1969–1977 | 352 | L 1313 L 1813 | OM 352 | 6-5675 | 130 HP | 13 t 18 t | 8.5 t ? |
1969–1988 1970–1971 1970–1976 1969–1971 1971–1976 | 360 | L 1513 L 1517 L 1519 L 1817 L 1819 | OM 352 OM 360 OM 360 OM 360 OM 360 | 6-5675 6-8720 6-8720 6-8720 6-8720 | 130 HP 170 HP 192 HP 170 HP 170 HP | 14.8 t 14.8 t 14.8 t 18 t 18 t | 9.5 t 9.5 t 9.5 t ? |
Kurzhauber with longer hood (1959-1988)
The cab-over-engine versions of most of the trucks were also available.1st generation, 1959–1963:
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1959–1960 | 337 | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 172 HP | 12 t | 7 t | |
1960–1963 | 338 | L/LP 338 | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 13.5 t | 8 t |
1962–1963 | 339 | LA 329 B | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 14.8t | |
1962–1962 | 348 | L 332 B | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 19 t | 11.5 t |
1963–1963 | 349 | L 332 C | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 19 t | 11.5 t |
1963–1963 | 349 | L 331 B | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 16.5 t | 9 t |
1960–1963 | 335 | L/LP 334 B | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 192-200 HP | 16 t | 9 t |
1962–1963 | 336 | L/LP 334 C | OM 326 | 6-10810 | 192-200 HP | 19 t | 12 t |
2nd generation, 1963–1970:
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1963–1968 | 338 | L/LP 1418 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 14 t | 8 t |
1963–1968 | 339 | LA 1518 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 14.8 t | |
1963–1970 | 349 | L 1618 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 16.5 t | 9 t |
1963–1969 | 349 | L 1918 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 180 HP | 19 t | 11.5 t |
1963–1967 | 335 | L/LP 1620 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 210 HP | 16 t | 9 t |
1963–1970 | 336 | L/LP 1920 | OM 346 | 6-10810 | 210 HP | 19 t | 12 t |
1964–1968 | 343 | L 2220 L 2620 | OM 346 OM 346 | 6-10810 6-10810 | 210 HP 210 HP | 22 t 26 t | 11 t 15 t |
3rd generation, 1967–1988:
LP versions - see below.
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | N cylinders- volume | Horsepower | GVW | Payload |
1967–1970 | 335 | L 1623 | OM 355 | 6-11580 | 230 HP | 16 t | 8.5 t |
1967–1970 | 336 | L 1923 | OM 355 | 6-11580 | 230 HP | 19 t | 11.5 t |
1969–1975 1969–1982 1981–1988 1978–1988 | 346 | L 1624 L 1924 L 1924 L 1928 | OM 355 | 6-11580 | 240 HP 240 HP 240 HP 280 HP | 16 t 19 t 19 t 19 t | 8.5 t 11.5 t 11 t 11 t |
1967–1969 1969–1983 | 343 | L 2623 L 2624 | OM 355 | 6-11580 | 230 HP 240 HP | 26 t | 15 t |
1969–1979 1969–1979 | 349 | L 1621 L 1921 | OM 355 | 6-11580 | 210 HP 210 HP | 16.5 t 19 t | 9 t 11.5 t |
- Mercedes-Benz LP-series
Light range trucks (1965–1984)
Medium range trucks (1965–1976)
Heavy range trucks (1963–1977)
1970–1980s
- Mercedes-Benz NG
New Generation (1974–1988)
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | Horsepower | GVW |
1974–1984 | 380 | 1013, 1017, 1019 | OM 352, OM 401 | 130-190 HP | 10 t |
1974–1984 | 381 | 1213, 1217, 1219 | OM 352, OM 401 | 130-190 HP | 12 t |
1974–1984 | 383 | 1413, 1417, 1419, 1424 | OM 352, OM 401, OM 402 | 130-240 HP | 14 t |
1974–1984 | 385 | 1613, 1617, 1619, 1624 2219, 2224 | OM 352, OM 401, OM 402 | 130-240 HP | 16 t 22 t |
1974–1984 | 387 | 1626, 1632 1719, 1732 | OM 401, OM 402 | 260-320 HP | 16 t 17 t |
1974–1984 | 389 | 1919, 1926, 1932 | OM 401, OM 402 | 190-320 HP | 19 t |
1974–1984 | 391 | 2026 S, 2032 S | OM 402, OM 403 | 260-320 HP | 20 t |
1974–1984 | 393 | 2226, 2232 | OM 402, OM 403 | 260-320 HP | 22 t |
1974–1984 | 395 | 2626, 2632 | OM 402, OM 403 | 260-320 HP | 26 t |
2nd and 3rd generations :
Years | Internal designations | Sales designations | Engine | Horsepower | GVW |
1980–1988 | 615 | 1214, 1217, 1220, 1222, 1225 | OM 362, OM 366 OM 421, OM 442 | 140-250 HP | 12 t |
1980–1988 | 616 | 1414, 1417, 1419, 1420, 1422, 1425 | OM 362, OM 366 OM 421, OM 442 | 140-250 HP | 14 t |
1980–1988 | 617 | 1614, 1617, 1619, 1620, 1622, 1625 | OM 362, OM 366 OM 421, OM 442 | 140-250 HP | 16 t |
1980–1988 | 619 | 2219, 2220, 2222, 2225 | OM 362, OM 366 OM 421, OM 442 | 190-250 HP | 22 t |
1980–1988 | 620 | 1628, 1633, 1635, 1636, 1638, 1644 | OM 421, OM 422, OM 423, OM 441, OM 442, OM 443 | 280-440 HP | 16 t |
1980–1988 | 621 | 1922, 1928, 1933, 1936, 1938 | OM 421, OM 422, OM 423, OM 441, OM 442, OM 443 | 220-380 HP | 19 t |
1980–1988 | 622 | 2028 LS, 2033 LS, 2036 LS | OM 422 | 280-360 HP | 20 t |
1980–1988 | 623 | 2228, 2233, 2236, 2238 2628, 2636, 2638 3028, 3033, 3036, 3038 3333 | OM 422 | 280-330 HP | 22 t 26 t 30 t 33 t |
1980–1988 | 624 | 2628, 2633, 2636, 2638 3328, 3333, 3336 | OM 422 | 280-360 HP | 26 t 33 t |
1980–1988 | 625 | 3850 | 500 HP | 38 t |
1990s
- Mercedes-Benz SK
- Mercedes-Benz MB700
- Mercedes-Benz MB800
2000s
- Mercedes-Benz Atego - light truck from 7 to 16 tonnes
- Mercedes-Benz Axor - mid-sized truck from 18 to 26 tonnes in rigid and articulated
- Mercedes-Benz Actros - heavy duty rigid and premium articulated — 18 to 250 tonnes
- Mercedes-Benz Econic - low floor version of the Axor for refuse and specialist applications
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog - for special purpose applications and transport across extreme terrain
- Mercedes-Benz Zetros - off-road truck for extreme operations
- 1828L Mobile Casualty Treatment Centre
- 1517L Mobile Casualty Treatment Centre
- Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2013
Years | Internal designations | Internal series code | Sales designations | Engine |
900 | 310 CDI, 510 CDI | M651 D22 | ||
1995–2006 | 901 | T1N | Sprinter 2… | M 111, OM 601, OM 602, OM 611 |
1995–2006 | 902 | T1N | Sprinter 2… | M 111, OM 601, OM 602, OM 611, OM 612 |
1995–2006 | 903 | T1N | Sprinter 3… | M 111, OM 601, OM 602, OM 611, OM 612 |
1995–2006 | 904 | T1N | Sprinter 4… | M 111, OM 601, OM 602, OM 611, OM 612 |
1995–2006 | 905 | T1N | Sprinter 6… | OM 612 |
2007–present | 906 | NCV3 | Sprinter II | M 271, M 272, OM 642, OM 646, OM 651 |
2013–present | 909 | T1N | Sprinter | OM 646 |
2002–2011 | 930 | SKN | Actros "MP2, MP3", rigid | OM 501, OM 502 |
2002–2011 | 932 | SKN | Actros "MP2, MP3", dumper | OM 501, OM 502 |
2002–2011 | 933 | SKN | Actros "MP2, MP3", concrete mixer | OM 501, OM 502 |
2002–2011 | 934 | SKN | Actros "MP2, MP3", tractor | OM 501, OM 502 |
2001–2013 | 940 | SKN-C SKN-R | Axor, rigid | OM 457 |
2001–2013 | 942 | SKN-C SKN-R | Axor, dumper | OM 457 |
2001–2013 | 943 | SKN-C SKN-R | Axor, concrete mixer | OM 457 |
2001–2013 | 944 | SKN-C SKN-R | Axor, tractor | OM 457 |
2009–present | 949 | Zetros | OM 926 | |
1996–2002 | 950 | SKN SKN-R SKN-C | Actros, rigid Atego, rigid Axor, rigid | OM 501, OM 502, OM 906, OM 926 |
1996–2002 | 952 | SKN SKN-R SKN-C | Actros, dumper Atego, dumper Axor, dumper | OM 501, OM 502, OM 906, OM 926 |
1996–2002 | 953 | SKN SKN-R SKN-C | Actros, concrete mixer Atego, concrete mixer Axor, concrete mixer | OM 501, OM 502, OM 906, OM 926 |
1996–2002 | 954 | SKN SKN-R SKN-C | Actros, tractor Atego, tractor Axor, tractor | OM 501, OM 502, OM 906, OM 926 |
2013–present | 956 | Econic | OM 936 | |
1998–2013 | 957 | Econic | OM 906, OM 926 | |
958 | Atego, Axor | OM 457, OM 904, OM 924 | ||
2011–present | 963 | Actros, Antos | OM 470, OM 471, OM 473, OM 936 | |
2012–present | 964 | Arocs | OM 470, OM 471, OM 473, OM 936 | |
2013–present | 967 | Atego | OM 934, OM 936 | |
1998–2013 | 970 | LKN | Atego, rigid | OM 904, OM 906, OM 924, OM 926 |
1998–2013 | 972 | LKN | Atego, dumper | OM 904, OM 906, OM 924, OM 926 |
1998–2013 | 974 | LKN | Atego, tractor | OM 906, OM 924 |
1998–2013 | 975 | LKN | Atego, for municipal purposes | OM 904, OM 906, OM 924, OM 926 |
1998–2013 | 976 | LKN | Atego, fire truck | OM 904, OM 906, OM 924, OM 926 |
2003–present | 979 | Accelo | OM 364, OM 612, OM 924, OM 924 |
Mercedes-Benz internal model designations were always more or less just consecutively allocated design codes devoid of any deeper meaning. For the passenger cars they are so-called W-numbers, from German word Wagen. For example, W202 is C-class, W220 is S-class etc. This system started in 1926 and the numbers are consecutive continued till now. From the 1970s letter W is used for saloons, while the other letters have been add for the different body types. For the commercial vehicles for early decades letter L was used instead of letter W. From the 1950s letter L was omitted, resulting in just 3 numbers code. Sometimes word Baumuster or Baureihe was used, like Baumuster 352 or Baureihe 352. So, basically, with or without a letter in front, there is unique 3-number code, which determine every Mercedes-Benz car. As for the trucks, 300-i.e. numbers were used till the 1980s to code Mercedes commercial vehicles, 600-i.e. numbers were used in the 1980s and 1990s, and 900-i.e. numbers have been used from the introduction of Sprinter and Actros.
In 2011 the internal model designations system was a little bit reorganized:
- Division.
- * 9: Commercial vehicle
- Generation
- * 6: Actros/Antos/Arocs/Atego
- * 56: Econic
- Project
- * 3: Actros/Antos On-road
- * 4: Arocs Off-road
- * 7: Atego
- Kind of vehicle
- * 0: Rigid
- * 2: Dumper
- * 3: Concrete mixer
- * Tractor
- Axle configuration/tonnage/rear suspension