MAN TGS vs KamAZ-6520: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

MAN · 2007
TGS
- Power
- 353 kW480 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -

KamAZ · 2002
KamAZ-6520
- Power
- 294 kW400 PS
- Top speed
- 90 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 12,950 kg
In plain words
MAN TGS has more power: 353 kW (480 PS) against 294 kW (400 PS) for KamAZ-6520. KamAZ-6520 is the older design (from 2002); MAN TGS arrived in 2007. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the MAN TGS yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| MAN TGS | KamAZ-6520 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 12.4 · diesel · 353 kW (480 PS) | 11.8 740.63-400 · diesel · 294 kW (400 PS) |
| Production years | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body | Truck | Dump truck |
| Class | Heavy truck | Heavy truck |
| Country | Germany | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 353 kW (480 PS) 473 hp Better | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp |
| Power, all versions | 235–397 kW (320–540 PS) 315–532 hp | 235–294 kW (320–400 PS) 315–394 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 2,300 Nm 1,696 lb-ft Better | 1,766 Nm 1,303 lb-ft |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 90 km/h 56 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 23 kW/t 28 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 12,400 cc 12.4 l | 11,760 cc 11.8 l |
| Engine code | No data | 740.63-400 |
| Gearbox | No data | 16-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 12,950 kg 28,550 lb |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 350 l 92.5 gal US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).