BharatBenz 4828R Price - Specifications & Features

The BharatBenz 4828R is a heavy-duty multi-axle haulage truck positioned at the premium end of the Indian commercial vehicle market. With a GVW of 47,500 kg and a starting price of ₹50.62 lakh, the 4828R is equipped with the OM 926 BS-VI OBD-2 compliant diesel engine and is suited for a wide range of heavy commercial applications. It is manufactured by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles under the BharatBenz brand, which brings Mercedes-Benz truck engineering and technology to the Indian market at a price point below its European counterparts. The 4828R is deployed across long-haul freight, container transport, steel and industrial goods haulage, and bulk material movement on national highway corridors — operators who prioritise engineering quality, driver comfort, and total cost of ownership over the lowest possible acquisition price.
The 4828R is powered by the OM 926 BS-VI OBD-2 compliant diesel engine, producing 281.6 HP at 2,200 rpm and 1,100 Nm of torque at 1,200–1,600 rpm, mated to a G 131 model 9-speed mechanical synchromesh gearbox. The OM 926 is a Mercedes-Benz derived engine unit, and its lineage is a meaningful differentiator in this segment — it brings European engineering standards, tighter manufacturing tolerances, and a track record in demanding operating conditions globally. 1,100 Nm delivered from 1,200 rpm means the engine produces maximum torque well within the working rev range, pulling cleanly under full load on highway gradients without demanding aggressive throttle input. The 9-speed synchromesh gearbox provides fine ratio spread across the full speed and load range, from loaded low-speed work at yards and dock entries to efficient highway cruising at top speed. The synchromesh design reduces gear change effort compared to older crash gearbox configurations, which over a 600–700 km daily shift translates directly into lower driver fatigue accumulation.
The 4828R has a wheelbase of 6,575 mm with overall dimensions of 11,492 mm in length, 2,490 mm in width, and 2,985 mm in height. Ground clearance is 178 mm. The 6,575 mm wheelbase is on the longer side, delivering stable straight-line tracking at highway speeds and reducing driver correction inputs on open road sections. The 178 mm ground clearance is adequate for sealed national highways but requires care on broken state roads and uneven approach surfaces — operators running routes with poor surface quality on final approach sections should factor this into route planning. The truck has a gradeability of 26%, which is competitive for the segment and sufficient for most highway gradient profiles encountered on Indian national and state highways, including moderate ghat approaches.
Fuel tank capacity is 330 litres with a filling capacity of 310 litres. Mileage is rated at 2.25–3.25 kmpl. At 330 litres the tank is smaller than the Mahindra Blazo X 48’s 415-litre primary tank, covering approximately 740–1,050 km on a standard loaded highway run — which means fuel stop planning is more frequent on long northern corridor runs. However, the BharatBenz brand positions the 4828R’s advantage not on raw tank size but on engine efficiency and drivetrain quality over a full ownership cycle. Real-world mileage varies with load, gradient, and driver behaviour, and the OM 926’s precise fuel injection calibration delivers consistent consumption relative to its displacement under standard highway conditions.
Front suspension uses parabolic leaf springs with two hydraulic shock absorbers. Rear suspension uses parabolic bogie suspension. Anti-roll bars are standard fitment on both front and rear axles. Braking is handled by a pneumatic dual-line braking system with ABS. The parabolic front springs with dual shock absorbers provide better ride isolation than single shock or conventional multi-leaf setups, reducing cabin vibration on broken road surfaces and contributing to driver alertness on extended shifts. The parabolic bogie rear suspension handles the load distribution demands of a 47,500 kg GVW platform effectively, absorbing road shock across both rear axles and reducing chassis fatigue on repeated loaded highway cycles. Anti-roll bars on both axles are a premium inclusion — they reduce body roll during lane changes and curve navigation at highway speeds, improving vehicle stability and reducing cargo shift risk on sensitive loads. ABS on a fully loaded multi-axle truck prevents wheel lockup during emergency braking, which is the primary cause of directional instability on wet or loose road surfaces at speed.
The 4828R is equipped with a rear camera, digital instrument cluster, DRLs, a driver state monitoring system, a music system, an HVAC system, seat belt reminder, engine brake, and air brakes with dual line ABS. The driver state monitoring system is a standout feature in this segment — it actively monitors driver alertness and fatigue levels during operation and provides alerts before fatigue-related incidents occur, which is a meaningful safety addition for operators running long overnight shifts. The rear camera aids reversing and dock entry on a truck with a 6,575 mm wheelbase where blind spots are significant. DRLs improve the truck’s visibility to oncoming traffic on highway sections, particularly during dawn, dusk, and low-visibility conditions. The HVAC system is factory-integrated rather than an aftermarket addition, which delivers more reliable performance in extreme summer conditions across central and western India. The 4828R has a 24-metre turning circle diameter and a top speed of 80 km/h. The 24-metre turning circle is manageable for a truck of this wheelbase and is adequate for most loading yard and dock manoeuvres on standard freight infrastructure. The 80 km/h top speed is 20 km/h faster than the Mahindra Blazo X 48 Haulage’s governed 60 km/h, which improves highway transit productivity on longer corridor runs.
Ex-showroom price ranges from ₹52.40 lakh to ₹55.40 lakh across variants. The BharatBenz 4828R is the premium-priced option in its segment — it enters above the Mahindra Blazo X 48 Haulage and sits in a different purchase consideration bracket from the Ashok Leyland and Tata multi-axle platforms. The premium is justified by the European-derived OM 926 engine, the driver state monitoring system, the anti-roll bar suspension setup, and the overall engineering quality of the Daimler-origin platform. BharatBenz’s service network has expanded significantly since the brand’s India launch, with over 280 touch points across the country — broader than it was at launch but still developing compared to Tata and Ashok Leyland’s deeper national coverage. For operators running primary routes through metro and tier-1 city corridors, service access is adequate. For routes passing through smaller towns and remote state highways, the network density gap remains a practical consideration.