Mercedes-Benz Citaro
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1997–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus |
| Doors | 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 |
| Floor type |
Low floor Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Mercedes-Benz OM457LA OM457hLA OM906hLA OM926LA M447hLAG OM936 OM936h OM470 |
| Transmission | automatic, depends on the generation |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11,950 millimetres (470 in)(Citaro) 14,500 millimetres (570 in)(Citaro L) 17,990 millimetres (708 in)(Citaro G WMB variant) 18,125 millimetres (713.6 in)(Citaro G NMB variant) 19,675 millimetres (774.6 in)(CapaCity and UAE ambulance bus) 20,995 millimetres (826.6 in)(Capacity L) |
| Width | 2,550 millimetres (100 in) |
| Height | min.3,170 millimetres (125 in) |
| Curb weight | min.10t |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Mercedes-Benz O405 Mercedes-Benz O405N |
The Mercedes-Benz Citaro (or O530(G)) is a single-decker bus / articulated bus manufactured by Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus. It was introduced in 1997 and replaced the Mercedes-Benz O405/O405N series. Manufactured in Mannheim (Germany), Ligny-en-Barrois (France) and Sámano (Spain), it is available as a rigid bus with two or three axles and as an articulated bus with three or four axles. Over 40,000 have been manufactured.
The standard urban model is available in a number of versions:
A series of suburban/interurban versions is also produced, with all seats fitted on platforms:
Operators are able to choose between two different front stylings: the standard design features an angled destination display, like a roof dome, and is primarily marketed for urban buses, while a version with a one-piece windscreen covering the destination display also is available and is primarily intended for interurban use. However, all models are available with either version.
Other customizations include the number and type of doors as well as the internal layout. Two types of seats are offered as part of the standard range, again with a basic model for urban use and an enhanced version for longer-distance routes, although both also are available on all models.
Aside from the usual diesel engines, the Citaro is also available with a powerful Euro IV natural gas engine (model M 447 hLAG) rated at 185 kW (252 PS) or 240 kW (326 PS) - the latter rating used mainly for interurban and articulated buses or standard-length city buses operating in areas with a hilly topography. These engines are also optionally available with Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle (EEV) certification, meaning that their emission levels are lower than even the most stringent European Union emissions standards.
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