Side-by-side breakdown
● indicates the winner on that row
| Параметр | Freightliner Cascadia | Volvo VNL 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Detroit DD15 (12.8L) | Volvo D13TC (12.8L) |
| Horsepower | 400–505 hp | 405–500 hp |
| Peak torque | 1,750 lb-ft | ●1,850 lb-ft |
| Transmission | DT12 AMT | I-Shift AMT |
| Sleeper | 60" / 72" raised roof | ●70" / 77" raised roof |
| Real-world MPG (highway) | 7.4–7.8 | ●7.9–8.3 |
| Avg new price (fleet spec) | ●$165,000 | $175,000 |
| Year-3 residual | 63% of MSRP | ●66% of MSRP |
| Dealer network (US) | ●~800 DTNA points | ~430 Volvo points |
| Service bay availability | ●Excellent — most metros | Good — coverage gaps in plains |
Pros & cons
Option A
Freightliner Cascadia
- Lowest acquisition price among premium Class 8s
- Largest dealer & service network in North America
- Detroit Connect telematics included
- Strongest used-market liquidity (easy to sell)
- 0.3–0.5 MPG behind VNL on long highway runs
- DT12 transmission warranty issues in 2020–2022 builds
- Lower torque ceiling on heavy-haul applications
Option B
Volvo VNL 760
- Class-leading fuel economy with D13TC
- Quieter, larger sleeper — top driver-retention scores
- I-Shift AMT widely considered industry benchmark
- Stronger 3-year residual value retention
- Higher upfront cost (~$10k vs Cascadia)
- Smaller dealer footprint — service can be slower
- Parts pricing premium (~10–15% higher)
Estimated 5-year total cost of ownership
Acquisition + fuel + maintenance + insurance, 120k mi/yr, fleet spec
- Freightliner Cascadia
- Volvo VNL 760
Источник: ATRI Operational Costs Survey, J.D. Power, Brobas underwriting data
Real-world fuel economy (MPG)
Fleet telemetry, on-highway average, loaded
- Cascadia DD15
- VNL D13TC
Источник: ATRI 2025 Operational Costs · NACFE Confidence Reports
Run the numbers yourself