Freightliner M2 106 vs International MV Series
Two medium-duty rigs compared spec for spec: the M2 106 (2002–present, 200–350 hp) against the MV Series (2018–present, 220–350 hp). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
M2 106
The do-everything medium-duty workhorse.
MV Series
The flexible medium-duty backbone.
| Spec | Freightliner M2 106 | International MV Series |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Daimler Truck North America | International Motors, LLC (Traton SE / VW Group) |
| Class | Class 6–7 | Class 6–7 |
| Body type | Medium-Duty | Medium-Duty |
| Years | 2002–present | 2018–present |
| Rating | 25,000–33,000 lb GVWR | 25,500–33,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | 200–350 hp | 220–350 hp |
| Engines | Cummins B6.7, Cummins L9, Detroit DD8 | International A26, Cummins B6.7 |
| Applications | Delivery, Utility, Beverage, Tow | Delivery, Utility, Municipal |
About the Freightliner M2 106
Introduced in early 2002 out of a $250 million development program, the M2 106 anchored Freightliner's new Business Class M2 line and replaced the older FL-Series medium-duty trucks. Its name comes from its 106-inch BBC (bumper-to-back-of-cab) dimension, and it launched with the Mercedes-Benz MBE900 as standard power, growing into one of the most common Class 6-8 work trucks on US roads with GVWRs up to 66,000 lb.
About the International MV Series
Unveiled at the 2018 Work Truck Show as the eventual successor to the long-running DuraStar, the Class 6/7 MV Series completed Navistar's Project Horizon product refresh and pushed Class 8 cab comfort down into medium duty. It runs Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines with the Allison 1000 HS automatic standard and Allison's DynActive Shifting available, and uses International's Diamond Logic electrical system offering nearly 200 factory body-integration and driver-efficiency features.
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