Mercedes Benz Antos
Built: 2012-2021 · Series: Antos
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Mercedes-Benz Antos – the distribution truck since 2012 below the Actros: six-cylinders of 7.7 to 12.8 litres, 175 to 350 kW, 18 to 37 tonnes gross vehicle weight
Mercedes-Benz introduced the Antos in 2012 as successor to the Axor for medium and heavy distribution and construction-site transport, positioned below the long-haul flagship Actros and fitted with its modern cab technology. The type key follows Mercedes-Benz's classic logic: the first two digits give the weight class in tonnes, the following ones the engine power in hp divided by ten – Antos 1832 thus 18 tonnes with about 320 hp, Antos 2543 25 tonnes with about 430 hp. The suffix L denotes a long-wheelbase version, Lnr the version without a retarder; the axle formulas range from the two-axle 4X2 distribution version to the three-axle 8X2/6 construction vehicle.
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The register lists here 24 versions with 175 to 350 kW throughout six cylinders of 7,698 to 12,809 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 7,790 to 27,750 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,000 to 37,000 kg, lengths from 7,800 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm.
The Antos serves the segment between the lighter Atego and the heavy Actros and competes there with the DAF CF, the Volvo FM and the Scania P and G range; its main field of use is urban and regional distribution transport and, with corresponding bodies, construction and municipal work.
Buying used, on the Antos operating hours and the service history of the engine and exhaust aftertreatment, the condition of the clutch and automated PowerShift transmission, rust on the frame and body fittings, and on construction vehicles the condition of the transfer case and differential locks all count; spare parts run through the Mercedes-Benz Trucks service network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz Antos, Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 235 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,809 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 7,460 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 27,750 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 37,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Axles | 0correct |
| Wheels | 10correct |
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| EU category | N3correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.5 kW/t (235 kW / 27.8 t)
Stronger than 37% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz Antos have?
The Mercedes Benz Antos delivers 235 kW.
How much does the Mercedes Benz Antos weigh?
The unladen weight is 27,750 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz Antos?
37,000 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz Antos have?
6 cylinders, 12,809 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz Antos go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz Antos?
12,000 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz Antos built?
Production years: 2012-2021.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 20 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
1827 4X2 BL
1827 L 4x2 V 08
1830 L/NR 4X2
1832 L/NR 4X2
1835L 4x2
3246 L 8X2/6
6x2
ANTOS 1832
ANTOS 1836
ANTOS 2532 L
ANTOS 2543
ANTOS 2643 L
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · autoline.info (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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