Compare Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 221 HP vs Mercedes Benz 2441 Super High Deck Coach

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	51+D to 59+D

Engine	H Series CRS SCR Technology	OM457, Vertical in-line Water Cooled

Power	221 HP@2400 rpm	408 HP@2000 rpm

Torque	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm	1900 Nm@1100 rpm

GVW (Kg)	16200 Kg	22000 Kg

	Tourist, Intercity

Warranty	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval	80,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	H Series CRS SCR Technology	OM457, Vertical in-line Water Cooled

Fuel Injection System	Common rail

Engine Displacement	5660 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Front	Rear

Power	221 HP@2400 rpm	408 HP

Torque	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm	1900 Nm@1100 rpm

Clutch	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	6F+1R Automatic

Gearbox	Synchromesh

Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 Litres Ad-blue tank: 40 Litres

Electricals Battery	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A	2x12V, 200 Ah Alternator: 28V, 140 A

GVW	16200 Kg	22000 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	51+D to 59+D

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated

Chassis Frame	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction

Axle Configuration	4x2	6x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Rigid type

Front Suspension	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Air suspension Electronically controlled With double acting shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Air suspension Electronically controlled With double acting shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 8+1 tyres

Wheelbase	6200 mm

Floor Height	1150 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm

Front Overhang	2400 mm

Rear Overhang	3400 mm

Front Track	1963 mm

Rear Track	1816 mm

Steering	Rigid	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Analog With LED display	Tilt and Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	No	Digital instrument cluster

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece, toughened	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Single piece, toughened 50% grey tinted

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Reclining	Reclining

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Mobile Charging Point	Yes

Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes

Music System	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side and rear luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space

Service Brakes	Air brakes dual line	Full-air Disc brakes Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Parking Brakes	Flick Valve operated on rear wheels	Air operated acting on rear wheels

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Window Guardrail	NA	NA

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Yes

Retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)	ZF ecolife retarder