Comfort is more than just luxury. It is our answer to the need for higher standards in long-distance haulage and heavy-duty distribution haulage, providing for pleasant working and driving conditions.
Comfort and work in perfect harmony.
Your workplace in the Actros.
Modern, ergonomic, practical, motivating and not least of all efficiency-boosting. Whether you are a driver or fleet operator, we're convinced you'll be delighted by the workplace in the new Actros. It offers the driver the best possible working and driving conditions. And through intelligent networking with headquarters and logistics processes it contributes to even better performance.
Advantages at a glance.
- The newly designed workplace with Multimedia Cockpit1, multifunction steering wheel featuring Touch Control Buttons2 , MirrorCam3 and electronic parking brake provides for enhanced driving comfort, ergonomics and ease of operation.
- Active Drive Assist is optionally available for certain Actros models to actively relieve the driver's workload and enhance driving safety
- Simple handling and operation of the most diverse vehicle and body functions via the secondary Multi-Touch-Display2
- Mercedes-Benz Truck Navigation2,4 with Traffic Sign Assist, dynamic route guidance and Live Traffic Information
Multimedia Cockpit1.
For a high level of driving, working and operating convenience, the new Actros is equipped with the innovative Multimedia Cockpit A high-resolution 26-cm (10.25-inch) colour display replaces the conventional instrument cluster and provides a clear display of all driving and vehicle information. It is supplemented by the Multi-Touch display in the same size on the dashboard.
Advantages at a glance.
- Integrated radio infotainment system as standard, Digital Audio Broadcasting Radio (DAB) and sound system6 optionally available
- Optional Convenience Telephony, wireless charging2
- New key, convenience central locking system
- Remote online & Remote Truck App for operating many vehicle functions by smartphone
- Multifunction key
- Optional Fleetboard apps2,4 for simplified handling and enhanced ergonomics
Multimedia Cockpit, interactive5.
The Multimedia Cockpit, interactive is an expansion of the Multimedia Cockpit. The primary display has a size of 30.5 cm (12.3 inches) and permits a choice between two screen designs. It also includes a navigation system, Traffic Sign Assist and Remote Online for the control of various vehicle functions via the smartphone.
Also integrated is Remote Connect for storage volume and access to the Fleetboard Store, which offers many convenience- and efficiency-enhancing apps for the Multi-Touch display.
Multifunction steering wheel, Touch Control Buttons2.
The new multifunction steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons enhances ergonomics and ease of operation. A diverse range of vehicle systems and functions can be operated and information called up by swiping and pressing the Touch Control Buttons. The Touch Control Button on the right-hand side serves to operate the primary display (instrument cluster), while the Touch Control Button on the left is used for the secondary Multi-Touch-Display.
Steering wheel.
The leather steering wheel with a diameter of 450 mm increases comfort and also contributes to an individual, homely atmosphere. Leather as a natural material quickly adapts to major temperature differences. The insert and the multifunction buttons are available in two versions: black grained and silver shadow chrome. In the area of the spokes, the leather is perforated.
Keyless Start.
With the high-quality remote control key, the vehicle can be conveniently opened or locked from a distance of up to 50 metres. The radio remote control features direction-independent operation and does not need to be aimed directly at the vehicle.
To start the vehicle, the key does not need to be inserted but must simply be in the vehicle or within a maximum radius of two metres around the start-stop button. The engine is switched off by pressing the start-stop button. A surface-mounted, chrome-plated Mercedes star ensures an attractive appearance of the key.
The driver's and co-driver's doors can be locked and unlocked by radio remote control. The driver's and co-driver's doors can still be conveniently locked and unlocked from the inside using the manual switch in the doors. With the comfort opening/closing system, the side windows and sliding sunroof are operated by means of the remote control. A receiver in the dashboard console converts the radio commands accordingly and controls the locking system.
Convenience central locking system.
In conjunction with the new convenience key, the locking system increases operating convenience and security.
In addition to the legally required light check, the driver's and co-driver's doors, the side windows and the sliding sunroof can be conveniently opened and closed, or unlocked and locked, by pressing a button on the convenience key using radio remote control.
Engine start/stop button.
Parking brake, electronic with hold function.
The electronic parking brake with HOLD function combines simpler handling, greater comfort and a higher level of safety.
The electronic parking brake is automatically released when driving off in transmission position "D" or "R" and automatically engaged when the engine is switched off. The integrated HOLD function is activated when the vehicle is stationary – at a red light, for example – simply by depressing the brake pedal with greater force. The function is released when the accelerator pedal is depressed again. An additional function is that the parking brake is now automatically engaged if the engine is running, a door is open and the vehicle speed is 0 km/h. With the door open, it is possible for the driver to manually disengage the automatically engaged parking brake, e.g. for manoeuvring in reverse.
Remote online & Remote Truck App4.
Using Remote Online, a mobile end device, for example the driver's smartphone can be connected with the vehicle's own network
With the associated Remote Truck app, the driver can check or control a wide variety of vehicle functions from a distance of up to 25 metres. From fuel level, tyre pressure to radio settings and interior lighting.
Radio infotainment system2.
The new Actros comes as standard with an integrated radio infotainment system that conjures up a whole new feeling in the cab. A digital radio featuring Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is also optionally available. Numerous connection options are available for integrating external devices.
Digital radio.
Thanks to the digital receiver, terrestrial digital DAB and DAB+ programmes can also be received in addition to conventional radio programmes. Therefore, depending on the country, a large selection of other stations in CD quality is available. Other advantages include excellent reception characteristics and valuable additional information, for example on the radio programme.
Multimedia Radio Touch.
The Multimedia Radio Touch with its 17.7 cm colour display can be operated intuitively via the touchscreen and offers numerous convenience features. These include the Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling and audio streaming, as well as convenient access to smartphone content via Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink.
Sound system6.
First-class sound and optimum surround sound in the cab: The multi-channel sound system with state-of-the-art technology and a total of nine speakers ensures optimum sound quality, leaving nothing to be desired when it comes to music enjoyment.
With five main channels and a separate low-frequency-effect channel, it offers innovative sound technology in Dolby Digital 5.1 format. Added to this is a full, rich reproduction in the low frequency range from a frequency of 20 Hz.
Playback is via 7 + 1 speakers, all of which are specially coordinated and matched to each other. The bass/mid-range speakers provide better reproduction of treble and bass frequencies than standard broadband speakers. Two tweeters are placed in the A-pillars, two woofers/mid-range speakers (160 mm) in the doors, two full-range speakers (100 mm) in the shelf above the windscreen and an active subwoofer (100 W) in a 20 l bass reflex speaker in the left-hand stowage compartment.
Navigation system and Traffic Sign Assist2,4.
In combination with the Mercedes-Benz Truck Navigation for truck-specific, dynamic route guidance and Live Traffic Information, the Traffic Sign Assist function is available as an option. This information is presented on the primary display.
State-of-the-art driver support through optimum, traffic-dependent route planning. The system, with Mercedes-Benz Truck Navigation for truck-specific, dynamic route guidance and live traffic information, also uses the data from the Traffic Sign Assist system and displays it on the touch display.
For its optimised route planning, the navigation system makes use of precise maps from 49 European countries. Live Traffic Information is currently available in 27 countries. Map updates can be downloaded and installed independently if required.
Convenience telephony, wireless charging.
For easier handling and better voice quality, the new Actros can be equipped with the Convenience Telephony Plus and an inductive charging cradle.
An external telephone aerial and the integrated hands-free set with dual Bluetooth, to which up to two mobile phones can be connected, ensure perfect transmission quality. Wireless charging for smartphones of up to 6 inches (15.2 cm) via the inductive charging cradle
The connected smartphones are operated via the new multifunction steering wheel or alternatively via the Multi-Touch display Of course, connections for charging with cable are also available.
Interactive operating instructions.
Detailed interactive operating instructions are available online as a source of comprehensive information for users and any other interested parties, with descriptions, images and videos. It is also possible to download the instructions as a PDF file.
Fleetboard apps.
To leverage Fleetboard's full service portfolio, there are desktop/client solutions as well as various apps for Android and iOS.
Discover more about the Fleetboard apps and find the right solutions to bring your costs down and productivity up.
Seats.
Comfort suspension seat.
The air-sprung comfort suspension seat4 can be adjusted individually and ergonomically. The seat heating, the pneumatic height adjustment, seat cushion angle and depth adjustment as well as the integral head restraints and height-adjustable 3-point automatic seat belt are further advantages of the comfort suspension seat.
Air-conditioned suspension seat.
The optionally available, air-sprung and climatised driver's suspension seat ensures pleasant seating conditions and a high level of comfort. The active ventilation system in the backrest and cushion of the climatised suspension seat reduces heat and moisture build-up. Numerous individual adjustment options as well as integrated armrests and seat heating add to the ergonomics of the cab.
Heating and air-conditioning system
The system is characterised by its immediate response and facilitates draught-free ventilation.
Advantages at a glance.
- Innovative, air-controlled heating and air conditioning system
- Automatic climate control and auxiliary air conditioning for even greater comfort
- Optional innovative residual engine heat utilisation system
- Optional hot-water auxiliary heater for engine and/or cab7
Automatic climate control
Residual engine heat utilisation
Hot-water auxiliary heating
Auxiliary air conditioning system
[1] Optional item for S- and M-cabs.
[2] Not in conjunction with Classic Cockpit.
[3] Not for ADR vehicles.
[4] Option, standard in conjunction with Multimedia Cockpit, interactive.
[5] Not available on all models.
[6] Only in conjunction with L-cab with level floor.
[7] No activation of cab and engine in conjunction with 320 mm engine tunnel.