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MOTORINDIA
l April 2012
Model
Mercedes-Benz City Bus
Model description
0500U 1826 LE
Engine position
Rear engine
Bus category
Low entry
Engine & other major aggregates
Engine model
OM 926 LA
Emission level
BS IV
Horse power
252 hp @ 2200 RPM
Torque
900 Nm @ 1200-1600 RPM
Cylinder
6 cylinders, vertical in-line, turbo charged and inter cooled
Displacement
7200 cc
Gearbox
Automatic gearbox
Retarder
Inbuilt hydrodynamic retarder
Brakes
Disk brakes, dual circuit, full air system with ABS
Fuel tank
280 litres steel tank
Suspension front axle
Air suspension, 2 air bellows, 2 telescopic shock absorbers
Suspension rear axle
Air suspension, 4 air bellows, 4 telescopic shock absorbers & stabilizer
Kneeling facility
Available
Wheels
Drop center wheel 8.25-22,5 and tyre 295/80R 22,5 PR16
Dimensions in mm (+/- 10 mm)
Total length
12000
Width
2550
Interior width
2400
Overall height with AC
3130
Wheelbase
5950
Front overhang
2630
Rear overhan
3420
Floor height in front
350
Axle loads
GVW: 16200 kg
FAW: 6000 kg; RAW: 10200 kg
Electrical system: Battery
2x12 Volt Batteries, 170 Ah
Alternators
2x80 Ah
Doors / emergency exits
Passenger doors
1 in the front and 1 in the middle
Type of doors
In-swing (2-wing) - electro-pneumatic
Door width
1200 mm (clear width 1100 mm)
Driver door
Standard
Roof hatches
2 manually operated with emergency exit
Sun blinders
Manually operated
Fire Extinguisher
Behind driver (2 kg) & passenger area (2x2 kg)
Windscreen / windows
Front window screen
One piece
Wiper + washing system
Pantographic type
(for windscreen)
Wiping water capacity
10 L
Standard body fitments
Destination boards
1 in the front of 1800 mm, 1 each in the rear & side of 900 mm
Wheelchair ramp
Mechanical ramp
Air Conditioner
Engine driven air conditioner
Charging points
8 nos as standard
Seats: No of seats
37 seats
Driver seat
Pneumatic with seat belt
Seat layout
Front facing as per CMVR
Material: Interior Floor Covering
Fire retardant high resistance vinyl with welded joints
Bodywork painting
Solid single colour paint
ty. With a base price of Rs.
9,000,000 (ex-factory Pune),
it is the first bus to be certified
with bus body code certification
in India.
Loaded with features
The vehicle has a striking ap-
pearance imbibing fresh and
contemporary design cue. The
equally-appealing
spacious
interiors, combined with low-
entry design, facilitate ease of
entry and exit for passengers.
The unique low-entry design,
coupled with wheel chair ramp
of the City Bus, ensures that
passengers with restricted mo-
bility can get on board without
difficulty. The high comforting
cushioning, multiple charging
points, powerful air-condition-
ing and three destination boards
add to the comfort and conven-
ience of the passengers.
The City Bus is also thought-
ful about driver comfort and
convenience, resulting in a saf-
er drive. The driver’s cabin is
smart, ergonomic and safe with
pneumatic seats. All the impor-
tant switches are conveniently
accessible on the panel.
With the launch of the City
Bus, it would be interesting to
see the developments in the In-
dian city bus segment. As pas-
sengers demand better quality,
safety and comfort in public
transportation, the city bus seg-
ment is bound to witness strong
growth in the coming years for
which the new Mercedes-Benz
City Bus comes as a welcome
option for those who wish to
‘Travel with the Star’.
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