3 520–525 kw diesel generator models side by side — power, phase, sound level, weight and fuel tank capacity, compiled from manufacturer specification sheets.
| Model | Standby | Phase | Sound | Weight | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTU 12V1600 DS650 | 520.0 kW | 3 | 77.0 dBA | 5249.0 kg | 470.0 L |
| Volvo Penta TAD1642GE | 521.0 kW | — | — | 5300.0 kg | 610.0 L |
| Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE | 521.0 kW | — | — | 1550.0 kg | 8.0 L |
Among 520–525 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE is lightest at 1550.0 kg dry weight.
Among 520–525 kW Diesel generators in this comparison, the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE has the largest fuel tank at 610.0 L.
Not every model reports every spec — blanks mean the source document didn't state that figure, not that the value is zero.