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Econic

Out of a sense of responsibility.

With an overview through dense city traffic: in the Econic, you and your crew are at eye level with other road users – thanks to the DirectVision concept. To ensure you can perform your work efficiently, the Econic is designed to be powerful and particularly comfortable for everyday work.

Highlights

Looking forward together.

You are travelling in cities with growing populations and traffic. That’s why you need a truck that you can manoeuvre safely. Whether municipal transport or collection and distribution transport: no matter what industry or task you take on in urban traffic – the Econic’s concept offers you a wide range of options with low or high cabs, powerful drives and four different axle variants and wheelbases, so that you can drive as efficiently as possible.

Up to 14 safety assistance systems
A silver Econic in municipal use for waste disposal stands in front of a modern residential building. Blue silhouettes of pedestrians can be seen. Blue lines show the functional range of a safety assistance system.

In critical situations, a comprehensive package of assistance systems supports you when driving the Econic.

Safety

Excellent overview for greater protection.

The cab concept of the Econic brings you close to the road: thanks to your low seating position and the panoramic glazing, you can drive the Econic with foresight. For this purpose, you have a host of safety assistants on board: Cameras, sensors and additional lighting systems can help you to maintain an overview in critical situations: in busy city traffic, when turning, manoeuvring and reversing, or when there is a traffic jam behind the bend.

Safety.

Observe and react.

1    Blind spot camera system1,3
2    Sideguard Assist 21
3    Reversing camera1
4    Active Brake Assist 61,2
5    Adaptive cruise control1,3

Blue    Imaging systems
Red      Sensor systems

The standard equipment includes:
• Active Brake Assist 61,2
• Front Guard Assist1
• Sideguard Assist 21
• Attention Assist1
• Traffic Sign Assist1
• Reversing camera1
• Rain/light sensor1
• Lane Keeping Assist1

The following options are available:
• Blind spot camera system1,3
• Adaptive cruise control1,3
• Speed limiting when reversing1,3
• Automatically activated hazard warning lights1,3
• Work lamps1,3
• Pre-installation for surround lighting on body1,3

Please note: The illustrations serve only to illustrate the safety assistance systems and are not to scale.

A graphic illustrating the operating ranges of various safety assistance systems.

The safety assistance systems of the Econic.

A comprehensive package of safety assistance systems can help you to maintain an overview in critical situations.

1 Assistance systems can only support drivers. The driver is always fully responsible for driving the vehicle safely.

2 Within the system limits or within physical limits, the system can react to stationary and moving objects or moving pedestrians with partial braking or emergency full-stop braking. In these traffic situations, the driver still remains fully responsible for driving the vehicle safely.

3 Special equipment.

DirectVision

At eye level.

Thanks to the low seating position and floor-to-ceiling glazed folding doors, you are at eye level with the traffic. According to a study, this “DirectVision”, i.e. the direct view of the traffic, leads to a reduction of the driver’s reaction time by an average of 0.7 seconds compared to indirect vision. This reduces the stopping distance compared to indirect vision, resulting in significantly fewer collisions with pedestrians in simulations.1

The view into the cab of the Econic shows the cockpit with steering wheel, instrument cluster and various controls. A residential area can be seen through the window.
Comfort and design

For everyday work. But not everyday.

The well thought-out design of the cab and all the functions of the Econic have exactly one goal: to support you and make your strenuous workday as pleasant as possible. Whether it’s the comfortable standing height in the cab or the sprung comfort suspension seat. There are many attractive equipment packages for the Econic.

Occupational safety

Protection every step of the way.

When work begins, you climb up just two steps into the Econic – conveniently through the folding door on the front passenger side, away from traffic. The low entry into the DirectVision cab protects your back and joints and also makes working safer.

The Econic product designer

Now you can discover the Econic in 3D.

Customise your truck virtually according to your preferences by choosing from a wide range of equipment and vehicle options. Take a 360-degree tour of the cab and see for yourself the conceptual advantages of the truck.

A line graph shows the power curves of different engines.
Drives

Powerful performance.

You get full performance as economically as possible – no matter where you use your Econic: thanks to the innovative diesel engines, you are economical and efficient on the road.

Engine

Proven drive technology. Tailored to your work.

With the standard BlueTec 6 diesel engine and innovative catalytic converter technology, you reduce emissions of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. The efficient engines provide high torque even at low engine speeds. On the road, the Allison 6-speed automatic transmission takes the strain off you with its intuitive shifting logic, which works wear-free and allows you to pull away with precision. The transmission is weight-reduced and has 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. This means you get full performance in urban traffic and are economically well positioned.

Close-up of an engine.
Advice and services

Very well prepared.

Our service partners set standards in terms of quality, cost, and environmental awareness – day in, day out. In the event of a repair, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Service is there for you with Genuine Parts. With attractive warranty packages, you can protect your truck and ward against unforeseen financial risks. Choose the package that best suits your needs and go into your work well-prepared. With the warranty packages that can be added when purchasing a new vehicle, you keep your truck running.

Welder wearing a safety helmet and gloves welding a metal part.
Custom Tailored Trucks

Your truck as a customised design.

If you want your truck to be as unique as you are, then the Mercedes-Benz Trucks factories in Wörth and Molsheim are here for you. Here, professionals fulfil those special requirements that go beyond standard production. You are also provided with a manufacturer's warranty for these custom-made vehicles and benefit from the worldwide Mercedes-Benz Trucks Service.

Cooperation with bodybuilders.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been working closely with international and certified equipment and bodybuilders for decades. This incorporates the experience and expertise of the partners in system solutions, which are precisely tailored to your needs.

The close cooperation has a clear focus: your safety. It's not only about new attachment and body solutions but also about fundamental vehicle characteristics. The best results are achieved when everyone works hand in hand.

Technical data

The right choice.

The right truck for your tasks.
Find out more about the technical details of the Econic.

A white Econic in municipal operation driving on an empty road. Green hills and a blue sky can be seen on the horizon.
Technical data

Specifications.

Side view of a white Econic in municipal use for waste disposal on a white background.

Wheel configurations.

Subject to changes without notice. The information is to be regarded as approximate. The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of the standard specification, as well as models and support services that are not available in certain countries. Statements on statutory, legal and tax regulations and effects are only valid for the Federal Republic of Germany. Please ask your Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer for the latest binding status.

1 Other axle configurations on request

2 The Mercedes PowerShift 3-speed transmission (G211) is optionally available for the 1827/1830/1835 4x2 models with 3,900 mm wheelbase and 2627/2630/2635 6x2/4 ENA models with 3,900 mm wheelbase

3 Other wheelbases on request

4 The tolerance is 0.5 m

5 6-speed automatic transmission optionally available

6 Conversion via Custom Tailored Trucks, third-party manufacturer/partner for vehicle conversions

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The images and texts may include accessories and special equipment that do not form part of the standard delivery package. The images shown must be considered examples only and do not necessarily reflect the actual state of the original vehicles. The appearance of the original vehicles may differ from these images. Subject to changes without notice. The images and texts may also include models, support services, services, and products that are not available in certain countries.

1 “Direct Vision Standard” study by the University of Leeds.
Laboratory experiments demonstrate the direct relationship between visibility conditions, reaction time and stopping distance in direct and indirect visibility conditions.