MAN TGE L2H2 diesel
MAN TGE Panel van, standard wheelbase, high roof, 2.0-litre 103kW (140PS) front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual
The MAN TGE Panel van, standard wheelbase, high roof, 2.0-litre 103kW (140PS) front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual has a 140PS diesel engine, a 1,297kg payload.
Diesel · large van · L2 H2 · on sale
Dimensions
Price
| List price (excluding VAT) | Not yet verified |
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Engine and economy
| Engine power | 140 PS[2] |
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| Official fuel economy | Not yet verified |
| CO2 emissions | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
| Test cycle | Not yet verified |
Load
Ownership
| Warranty | Not yet verified |
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THRIVE verdict
Strong payload and the best towing in its class, but load volume is below average for a large van.
The TGE's standout number is its braked towing capacity of 3,000kg, the highest of any large van in our database. Combined with a payload of 1,297kg, above the class median of 1,260kg, this is a van built for operators who need to haul a trailer as well as carry a decent load, such as plant hire, trades or livestock-adjacent work.
Load volume is a weaker point at 11.32m³, below the class median of 13m³ and behind the Maxus DELIVER 9 at 11.5m³. Against the Renault Master MM35 Blue dCi 130, which carries 1,304kg and manages 10.8m³ with 2,500kg of towing, the TGE trades a little volume and payload for a clear towing advantage. The Farizon SV offers less payload and volume still, with 2,000kg towing and 188 miles of range, suiting shorter, predictable routes rather than trailer work.
With a load length of 3,450mm and overall height of 2,590mm, this is a genuinely large, high-roof body, useful where bulky but not necessarily voluminous items need to go in and out easily. Buyers should weigh the modest cubic capacity against the towing and payload strengths before committing.
Best for
- Operators needing to tow trailers regularly
- Heavy, payload-led loads rather than bulky ones
- Trades needing tall load access
Think twice
- Load volume is below the class median
- Check list price and fuel economy, not yet verified
Written 8 October 2026 from the verified figures on this page and the rest of the THRIVE database, and checked figure by figure before publishing. How we check
Other MAN TGE versions
| Version | Fuel | Payload | Range / economy | Price ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAN TGE L4H2 diesel | Diesel | 1,098 kg | - | - |
| MAN TGE L3H2 diesel | Diesel | 1,153 kg | - | - |
Every length, roof and fuel side by side, with a configurator, on the MAN TGE page.
What fits in the load area
| Euro pallets (1,200 x 800mm) | 4, in a single row |
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| UK standard pallets (1,200 x 1,000mm) | 3, in a single row |
| 8 x 4 sheets (2,440 x 1,220mm) | Lie flat on the floor, between the wheel arches |
| Pipe, timber or ladders | Up to 3.4m on the floor |
Worked out from the verified floor length 3,450mm, 1,380mm between the wheel arches, 1,961mm high. At the full Euro pallet count, the payload allows about 320kg per pallet. Counts use the width between the wheel arches for the whole floor, so they never over-count. Door openings are not in our data: check the rear and side door apertures before relying on a count. Goods stacked on a pallet can stand up to about 1,811mm tall, allowing 150mm for the pallet itself.
Could you go electric?
How this van compares with Farizon SV L2 H2, the closest alternative across the electric line, for a typical working day.
Electric could work: check the points below
- Range. 100 miles a day sits comfortably inside a planning range of about 132 miles, so an overnight charge covers the day.
- Payload. The electric version carries 52kg less (1,245kg against 1,297kg).
- Towing. Braked towing: 2,000kg electric, 3,000kg diesel.
- Energy. Charging at a small-business depot costs about 10p a mile against 20.9p for diesel: roughly £2,725 a year less at 25,000 miles.
When the diesel is the more practical choice
- Towing more than 2,000kg.
How this is worked out
- Planning range is 70% of the official 188-mile WLTP figure, allowing for winter weather and a full load.
- Energy use 0.35 kWh a mile: THRIVE's typical figure for an electric van (this van's usable battery is not verified).
- Diesel 165.48p a litre excluding VAT (DESNZ, week of 2 November 2026); a typical 36mpg.
- Electricity: 28.59p/kWh at a small-business depot (DESNZ, excluding VAT), 26.32p at home as the driver pays (Ofgem price cap), 65.83p on public rapid chargers (Zapmap, excluding VAT).
- 250 working days a year. List prices exclude VAT and options; running costs exclude servicing, insurance, tax and residual values.
Indicative only: a guide to whether electric is worth a closer look, not a quote. For whole-fleet costs see fleet charging costs and van break-even.
Alternatives worth considering
- Direct competitorRenault Master MM35 Blue dCi 130 Panel Advance MY260.5m³ less load space.
- Direct competitorMaxus DELIVER 9 L3 H2 FWD Base82kg less payload.
- Electric alternativeFarizon SV L2 H2Electric, 188 miles official range, 52kg less payload, 1.9m³ less load space.
- Direct competitorNissan Interstar Panel Van L2 H2 35 2.0 dCi 130 Manual Acenta MY2769kg more payload, 0.5m³ less load space.
Chosen from published large vans in the THRIVE database with a similar load area; reasons compare verified figures only.
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Sources
2 documents: MAN Truck & Bus UK, MAN Truck & Bus
- MAN Truck & Bus UK, published 5 January 2026, retrieved 5 October 2026. Supports: load length (at floor), overall length, overall height. MAN TGE technical data PDF (English, "Valid from January 5th 2026"), linked from the man.eu/uk TGE panel van page (bw-master path: MAN's own document, not a UK-only edition); p10 drawing; floor length (VW labels the same figure "max. (at floor level)")
- MAN Truck & Bus, retrieved 16 October 2026. Supports: load width (maximum), load width between wheel arches, load height (maximum), overall width (excluding mirrors), engine power, gross vehicle weight, payload, load volume, towing capacity (braked). MAN TGE technical data (EN, 'Valid from January 5th 2026'; linked from the man.eu/uk TGE panel-van page), p10 plan drawing; 1,832 is the widest load-floor figure (1,771 at the sliding door).
About these figures
- Specifications verified: 16 October 2026, against the manufacturer documents listed under Sources.
- Latest source added: 16 October 2026, the last time a figure on this page was added or corrected.
- Verdict written: 8 October 2026. It uses only the verified figures here and the THRIVE database; every number in it is checked against those figures, and it is rewritten only when they change.
Specifications vary by trim, engine, battery, length and roof height; these are for the MAN TGE Panel van, standard wheelbase, high roof, 2.0-litre 103kW (140PS) front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual as named, a typical fleet specification. Fuel economy is the official WLTP combined figure; real-world economy loaded will be lower. Check the manufacturer's current price list before ordering. If a figure here has changed, tell us on our corrections page.