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

MAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020) vs Scania G 500 A4x2

MAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020)

2019–2020 · 368 kW
32.6l/100 km
median; 32.6–39.3 across 6 declared configurations
Lower declared fuel

Scania G 500 A4x2

2019–2023 · 368 kW
29.6l/100 km
median; 25.9–34.6 across 33 declared configurations
MAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020) and Scania G 500 A4x2 side by side
SpecificationMAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020)Scania G 500 A4x2
Vehicle formTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)RegisteredTractor unit for semi-trailer (BC)Registered
Axle configuration4×2Declared4×2Declared
Registered new2019–2020Registeredcentral 90% of records2019–2023Registeredcentral 90% of records
Engine power368 kWDeclared368 kWDeclared
Engine displacement12.4 litresDeclared12.7 litresDeclared
Gearboxautomated, manualDeclaredautomated, manualDeclared
Emission classEURO VI CRegisteredEURO VI C, EURO VI D, EURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight18,600–21,000 kgRegisteredmedian 18,600 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 1 record without one19,500–22,000 kgRegisteredmedian 20,500 kg, across 7 type-approval versions and 6 records without one
Kerb weight6,736–7,616 kgRegisteredmedian 6,736 kg, over 2 registrations7,430–8,760 kgRegisteredmedian 7,775 kg, over 14 registrations
Wheelbase3,600–3,900 mmRegisteredmedian 3,600 mm, over 2 registrations3,600–3,770 mmRegisteredmedian 3,750 mm, over 14 registrations
Overall length5,980–6,280 mmRegisteredmedian 5,980 mm, over 2 registrations5,810–6,120 mmRegisteredmedian 5,950 mm, over 14 registrations
Overall height3,430 mmRegistered3,800–4,000 mmRegisteredmedian 3,820 mm, over 8 registrations
Declared fuel, long haul32.6 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 32.6–39.3 l/100 km across 6 declared configurations29.6 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 25.9–34.6 l/100 km across 33 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km44.2 g Declaredmedian; 44.2–53.3 g40.1 g Declaredmedian; 35.1–46.9 g

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

What the numbers actually say

The Scania G 500 A4x2 declared 3 l/100 km less (10.1%) 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 3,600 litres a year, or £5,040. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020) full specificationG 500 A4x2 full specification

Fuel over a year

120,000 km · assumed price
MAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020)39,120 litres
£54,768 at the assumed price
Scania G 500 A4x235,520 litres
£49,728 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.