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

MAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021) vs Mercedes-Benz Antos, 265 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2013–2020)

Lower declared fuel

MAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021)

2019–2021 · 265 kW
32.1l/100 km
median; 31.2–35.5 across 22 declared configurations

Mercedes-Benz Antos, 265 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2013–2020)

2013–2020 · 265 kW
38.6l/100 km
median; across 1 declared configurations
MAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021) and Mercedes-Benz Antos, 265 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2013–2020) side by side
SpecificationMAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021)Mercedes-Benz Antos, 265 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2013–2020)
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Declared4×2Declared
Registered new2019–2021Registeredcentral 90% of records2013–2020Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power265 kWDeclared265 kWDeclared
Engine displacement9 litresDeclared10.7 litresDeclared
GearboxautomatedDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classEURO 6, EURO VI DRegisteredEURO VI, EURO VI A, EURO VI DRegistered
Gross vehicle weight19,000–20,500 kgRegisteredmedian 20,500 kg, across 3 type-approval versions and 1 record without one19,000 kgRegistered
Kerb weight6,606–13,170 kgRegisteredmedian 6,941 kg, over 25 registrations6,989–7,305 kgRegisteredmedian 7,074 kg, over 13 registrations
Wheelbase3,600–3,900 mmRegisteredmedian 3,600 mm, over 25 registrations3,550–3,850 mmRegisteredmedian 3,700 mm, over 13 registrations
Overall length5,980–6,350 mmRegisteredmedian 5,980 mm, over 25 registrations5,900–6,310 mmRegisteredmedian 6,060 mm, over 13 registrations
Overall height3,220–3,860 mmRegisteredmedian 3,840 mm, over 24 registrationsNot recorded
Declared fuel, long haul32.1 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 31.2–35.5 l/100 km across 22 declared configurations38.6 l/100 km Declaredmedian; across 1 declared configuration
CO₂ per tonne-km43.6 g Declaredmedian; 42.3–48.1 g52.4 g Declaredmedian

Fuel and CO₂: long haul at 19.3 t, 2020 declarations.

What the numbers actually say

The MAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021) declared 6.5 l/100 km less (20.2%) on the long haul at 19.3 t, 2020 declarations. At 120,000 km a year and an assumed £1.40 a litre, that is about 7,800 litres a year, or £10,920. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
MAN TGS 18.360 4x2, 9 L, tractor unit (2019–2021)38,520 litres
£53,928 at the assumed price
Mercedes-Benz Antos, 265 kW, 4x2 tractor unit (2013–2020)46,320 litres
£64,848 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.