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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 P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)

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 P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)

2019–2023 · 368 kW
29.1l/100 km
median; 25.7–34.6 across 10 declared configurations
MAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020) and Scania P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) side by side
SpecificationMAN TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020)Scania P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)
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, manualDeclaredautomatedDeclared
Emission classEURO VI CRegisteredEURO VI ERegistered
Gross vehicle weight18,600–21,000 kgRegisteredmedian 18,600 kg, across 1 type-approval version and 1 record without one19,000–22,000 kgRegisteredmedian 19,500 kg, across 3 type-approval versions
Kerb weight6,736–7,616 kgRegisteredmedian 6,736 kg, over 2 registrations7,565–8,714 kgRegisteredmedian 7,817 kg, over 3 registrations
Wheelbase3,600–3,900 mmRegisteredmedian 3,600 mm, over 2 registrations3,600–3,750 mmRegisteredmedian 3,750 mm, over 3 registrations
Overall length5,980–6,280 mmRegisteredmedian 5,980 mm, over 2 registrations5,960–5,970 mmRegisteredmedian 5,960 mm, over 3 registrations
Overall height3,430 mmRegistered3,190–3,240 mmRegisteredmedian 3,190 mm, over 2 registrations
Declared fuel, long haul32.6 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 32.6–39.3 l/100 km across 6 declared configurations29.1 l/100 km Declaredmedian; 25.7–34.6 l/100 km across 10 declared configurations
CO₂ per tonne-km44.2 g Declaredmedian; 44.2–53.3 g39.5 g Declaredmedian; 34.85–46.9 g

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

What the numbers actually say

The Scania P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) declared 3.5 l/100 km less (12%) 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 4,200 litres a year, or £5,880. A gap this size is outside the 10% tolerance of declared figures.

TGS 18.500 4x2, tractor unit (2019–2020) full specificationP 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023) 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 P 500 A4x2, tractor unit (2019–2023)34,920 litres
£48,888 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.