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MTU 10V1600G20 vs Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B

The MTU 10V1600G20 and Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 558 kVA. Displacement is 17.5 L versus 16.1 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationMTU 10V1600G20Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B
Headline rating559 kVA556 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)447 kWe445 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)406 kWe404 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)508 kWe513 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)463 kWe456 kWe
Displacement17.5 L16.1 L
ConfigurationV10L6
Cylinders106
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight——
OriginGermanySweden
MTU 10V1600G20 full specs →Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B full specs →

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