Following improvements made by Daimler Trucks, the Mercedes-Benz Actros F 2026 underwent additional testing earning it an additional star compared to the 2025 rating - bringing it up to the full 5-star rating. The Mercedes-Benz Actros F 6x2 Rigid is a variant of the Actros F 4x2 Tractor Unit tested in 2026, and is a safe choice in both tractor and rigid variants and features most of the safety features available that Euro NCAP consider enhances the safety of trucks. The direct vision is adequate for a long-haul vehicle with a lower cabin mounting height and camera monitoring system reducing obstructions, and is offered with good performing ADAS features that both support the driver and reduce the risk of collisions. Improvements made to the Actros F include improved crash avoidance performance for lane departure collisions and cyclist nearside turn scenarios. Although the vehicle falls short of the class leaders in some vulnerable road user (VRU) crash avoidance scenarios, particularly in VRU frontal collision and nearside turns, its overall performance is sufficient to achieve a 5-star rating. The balanced performance across both Safe Driving and Crash Avoidance are the foundation of the Actros F being awarded the CitySafe award. Overall, the updates to the Actros F mean it is a safe choice for operators in both city and highway usage.