The Mercedes-Benz Actros W670 revolutionized European heavy trucking upon its 1996 introduction, establishing a new standard for cab comfort, safety, and engine performance.
Development began in the late 1980s to replace the aging NG series, incorporating computer-aided design and aerodynamic testing to reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent.
Launch occurred in September 1996 with four engine options and marked the first heavy truck to feature integrated electronic stability control as standard equipment.
Production continues through present day with the MP5 generation introduced in 2019, representing the most technologically advanced iteration in the 27-year lineage.
Production timeline
- 1996Introduction
- 2002MP2 Generation
- 2008MP3 Generation
- 2012MP4 Generation
- 2019MP5 Generation
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