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Comparison · 4×2 tractor unit · long haul at 19.3 t

MAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) vs Mercedes-Benz Actros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit

Lower declared fuel

MAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)

2019–2023 · 243 kW
30.7l/100 km
median; 29.7–33.7 across 9 declared configurations

Mercedes-Benz Actros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit

2018–2023 · 235 kW
34.4l/100 km
median; 34.4–35.3 across 4 declared configurations
MAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) and Mercedes-Benz Actros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit side by side
SpecificationMAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)Mercedes-Benz Actros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Declared4×2Declared
Registered new2019–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records2018–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power243 kWDeclared235 kWDeclared
Engine displacement9 litresDeclared7.7 litresDeclared
Gearboxautomated, manualDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classEURO 6, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegisteredEURO VI, EURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight18,000–21,000 kgRegisteredmedian 19,500 kg, across 4 type-approval versions and 3 records without one18,000–19,000 kgRegisteredmedian 19,000 kg, across 5 type-approval versions and 44 records without one
Kerb weight6,716–10,730 kgRegisteredmedian 7,025 kg, over 22 registrations6,427–6,945 kgRegisteredmedian 6,817 kg, over 54 registrations
Wheelbase3,600–3,920 mmRegisteredmedian 3,600 mm, over 22 registrations3,700–3,720 mmRegisteredmedian 3,700 mm, over 54 registrations
Overall length5,880–6,200 mmRegisteredmedian 5,980 mm, over 22 registrations5,920–6,250 mmRegisteredmedian 6,160 mm, over 54 registrations
Overall height3,570–3,840 mmRegisteredmedian 3,570 mm, over 20 registrations3,450–3,910 mmRegisteredmedian 3,850 mm, over 19 registrations
Declared fuel, long haul30.7 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 29.7–33.7 l/100 km across 9 declared configurations34.4 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 34.4–35.3 l/100 km across 4 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km41.62 g Declaredmedian; 40.21–45.7 g46.69 g Declaredmedian; 46.69–47.81 g

Fuel and CO₂: long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations.

What the numbers actually say

The MAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) declared 3.7 l/100 km less (12%) on the long haul at 19.3 t, 2022 declarations. At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre, that is about 4,440 litres a year, or £6,216. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) full specificationActros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit full specificationThe fuel ranking

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
MAN TGS 18.330 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)36,840 litres
£51,576 at the assumed price
Mercedes-Benz Actros, 235 kW, 4x2 tractor unit41,280 litres
£57,792 at the assumed price
At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre; the price is an assumption, not one we track.