Choose the Western Star 57X for OTR driver comfort — its 72" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner eCascadia's 0" maximum. The Western Star 57X offers more peak power (600 hp vs 470 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | Freightliner eCascadia 3 available · from $299,888 | Western Star 57X 255 available · from $19,500 |
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| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Detroit eAxle tandem drive, Detroit eAxle single drive | Detroit DD16, Detroit DD13 Gen 5, Detroit DD15 Gen 5 |
| Horsepower range | 320–470 hp | 370–600 hp |
| Peak torque | — | 2,050 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | — | — |
| GCWR | 82,000 lbs | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | — | Detroit DT12 Direct and Overdrive AMT |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase options | 2 options (166"–190") | 0 options (undefined"–undefined") |
| Sleeper sizes | ||
Choose the Western Star 57X for OTR driver comfort — its 72" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner eCascadia's 0" maximum. The Western Star 57X offers more peak power (600 hp vs 470 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the Freightliner eCascadia and Western Star 57X hold strong resale value among owner-operators and fleets. Resale depends heavily on mileage, maintenance history, and regional demand — not OEM brand alone. Check current listings on TruckRadar for real-world asking prices.
No. The Freightliner eCascadia is built by Freightliner and the Western Star 57X is built by Western Star. Both are Class 8 conventional tractors but differ in powertrain options, cab dimensions, dealer networks, and MSRP.
The Freightliner eCascadia tops out at 470 hp / NaN lb-ft torque. The Western Star 57X tops out at 600 hp / 2050 lb-ft. GVWR is similar lbs for the Freightliner eCascadia and similar lbs for the Western Star 57X.
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