Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Econic
Econic (2013)
Introduced 2013
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About this generation
The second-generation Econic introduced a completely redesigned low-floor cab and updated vehicle architecture while retaining the concept's focus on urban visibility, low entry and frequent stop-and-go operations. It became a key platform for waste collection, municipal services and specialist urban applications.
Key Features
- New low-floor cab
- Excellent all-round visibility
- Low entry height
- Spacious urban driver environment
- Waste collection applications
- Municipal operations
- Natural gas powertrain options
- Diesel powertrains
- Crew cab configurations
- Special-purpose chassis
Technical Overview
- Production
- Introduced 2013
- Replaced
- Econic (1998)
- Succeeded by
- Current generation
Cab & Transmission
- Cab Types
- Low-Entry Cab
- Crew Cab
- Transmissions
- Automatic transmission
- Allison automatic transmission
Engines
4 engines
OM936LA
3 variants
7.7 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl
OM936LA-272
Mercedes-Benz OM936 LA 272
Introduced 2017
272 hp
Power
1100 Nm
Torque
7.7 L
Displacement
Euro 6
Emission
Turbocharged inline-6 • DieselOM936LA-299
Mercedes-Benz OM936 LA 299
Introduced 2013
299 hp
Power
1200 Nm
Torque
7.7 L
Displacement
Euro 6
Emission
Turbocharged inline-6 • DieselOM936LA-354
Mercedes-Benz OM936 LA 354
Introduced 2013
354 hp
Power
1400 Nm
Torque
7.7 L
Displacement
Euro 6
Emission
Turbocharged inline-6 • Diesel
M936G-302
Mercedes-Benz M936 G 302
Introduced 2015
302 hp
Power
1200 Nm
Torque