Technical information The Citaro Ü

Model variants

Citaro Ü (C628.087)

Citaro MÜ (C628.487)

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Citaro LÜ (C628.187)

Citaro GÜ (C628.287)

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Dimensions/weights

Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ Citaro LÜ Citaro GÜ

Vehicle length 11,950 mm 13,008 mm 14,995 mm 17,940 mm
Vehicle width 2550 mm 2550 mm 2550 mm 2550 mm
Vehicle height (incl. air conditioning system) 3076 mm 3076 mm 3076 mm 3076 mm
Wheelbase, front axle - drive axle 5845 mm 6862 mm 7290 mm -
Wheelbase, drive axle - trailing axle - - 1600 mm -
Wheelbase, front axle - centre axle - - - 5845 mm
Wheelbase, centre axle – drive axle - - - 5990 mm
Overhang, front/rear 2705/3400 mm 2705/3441 mm 2705/3400 mm 2705/3400 mm
Angle of approach/departure 7°/7° 7°/7° 7°/7° 7°/7°
Tyre size 275/70 R 22.5 275/70 R 22.5 275/70 R 22.5 275/70 R 22.5
Overall passenger-carrying capacity 83 89 110 130
Seated 44 48 60 58
Standing 39 41 50 72
Boarding height, door 1/door 2/door 3 320/340/- mm 320/340/- mm 320/340/- mm 320/340/340 mm
Door opening width, door 1/door 2/door 3 780/1250/- mm 780/1250/- mm 780/1250/- mm 1250/1250/1250 mm
Headroom, front/rear 2313/2082 mm 2313/2082 mm 2313/2082 mm 2313/2082 mm
Floor height above road 370 mm 370 mm 370 mm 370 mm
Seat platform height, front/rear 190/280 mm 190/280 mm 190/250 mm 190/280 mm
Waist rail height (above floor) 950 mm 950 mm 950 mm 950 mm
Fuel tank capacity 350 l 350 l 350 l 350 l
AdBlue additive tank capacity 46 l 46 l 46 l 46 l
Gross vehicle weight, legally permissible* 18,000 kg 18,000 kg 24,000 kg 28,000 kg
Axle loads, permissible*
- Front axle 6930 kg 6930 kg 6930 kg 6930 kg
- Centre axle - - - 10,000 kg
- Drive axle 12,000 kg 12,000 kg 12,000 kg 12,000 kg
- Trailing axle - - 6930 kg -

* Depends on country of registration, example shown: Germany

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Turning circle

A C B

D
E

Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ
A: Front overhang 2705 mm 2705 mm
B: Rear overhang 3400 mm 3441 mm
C: Wheelbase 5845 mm 6862 mm
D: Minimum turning circle 21,030 mm 23,700 mm
E: Minimum track circle 16,908 mm 19,576 mm
F: Ring width for minimum turning circle 6758 mm 7222 mm
D: Turning circle as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 25,000 mm 25,000 mm
F: Ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 5776 mm 6830 mm
F: Maximum permissible ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 7200 mm 7200 mm
Maximum front-axle wheel angle, inner/outer wheel 53°/46° 53°/46°

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Turning circle

A C1 C2 B

D
E

Citaro LÜ
A: Front overhang 2705 mm
B: Rear overhang 3400 mm
C1: Wheelbase, front axle – drive axle 7290 mm
C2: Wheelbase, drive axle – trailing axle 1600 mm
D: Minimum turning circle 24,324 mm
E: Minimum track circle 20,200 mm
F: Ring width for minimum turning circle 7329 mm
D: Turning circle as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 25,000 mm
F: Ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 7051 mm
F: Maximum permissible ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 7200 mm
Maximum front-axle wheel angle, inner/outer wheel 53°/46°

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Turning circle

E m

54°

Citaro GÜ
Front overhang 2705 mm
Rear overhang 3400 mm
E: Wheelbase, front axle - centre axle 5845 mm
m+n: Wheelbase, centre axle – drive axle 5990 mm
B: Minimum turning circle 22,850 mm
C: Ring width, minimum turning circle 7419 mm
D: Minimum track circle 19,086 mm
B: Turning circle as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 25,000 mm
C: Ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 6706 mm
C: Maximum permissible ring width as per BOKraft (Ordinance on the Operation of Passenger Transport Companies) 7200 mm
Maximum front-axle wheel angle, inner/outer wheel 53°/46°

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 Powertrain/technology
Euro V engine
240

220

200

180

160
Output (kW)

140

120

100

80

60

40 Citaro Ü/MÜ

20 Engine (Euro V/EEV*) OM 906 hLA

1400
Displacement 6370 cc
1200 Output (standard) 210 kW
Torque (Nm)

1000 Cylinders/arrangement 6/in-line

800 Max. torque 1120 Nm at 1200 rpm

600 Transmission VOITH, 4-speed automatic transmission

Axles
400
240 Front axle ZF, independent suspension
Spec. consumption

Drive axle ZF AV 132

(g/kWh)

220
Steering ZF power steering
200
Brakes Electronic braking system with disc brakes
180
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
Engine speed (rpm)

Max. output: 210 kW at 2200 rpm (80/1269/EEC)

Max. torque: 1120 Nm at 1200 rpm, Torque rise = 19%

Steady-state full-load curves

* Our buses achieve the EEV emission standard (optional), depending on model and power unit, with or without a diesel particulate filter.

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 Powertrain/technology
Euro V engine
380

340

300
Output (kW)

260

220

180

140

100
2000 Citaro LÜ/GÜ
Engine (Euro V/EEV) OM 457 hLA
Torque (Nm)

1600 Displacement 11,967 cc

Output (standard) 220 kW
1200
Cylinders/arrangement 6/in-line

800 Max. torque 1250 Nm at 1100 rpm

Transmission VOITH, 4-speed automatic transmission
Spec. consumption

210
Axles
(g/kWh)

190 Front axle ZF, independent suspension

170 Centre axle (GÜ) ZF AVN 132

800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Drive axle ZF AV 132
Engine speed (rpm)
Trailing axle (LÜ) ZF RL 75/A
Max. output: 220 kW at 2000 rpm (80/1269/EEC) Steering ZF power steering
Max. torque: 1250 Nm at 1100 rpm, Torque rise = 19%
Brakes Electronic braking system with disc brakes
Steady-state full-load curves
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

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Citaro Ü (C628.087) seating configurations

Standard

Number of seats 44

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 46

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 39

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Citaro MÜ (C628.487) seating configurations

Standard

Number of seats 48

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 44

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 40

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Citaro LÜ (C628.187) seating configurations

Standard

Number of seats 60

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 62

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 52

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Citaro GÜ (C628.287) seating configurations

Standard

Number of seats 58

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 61

Special equipment (example)

Number of seats 48

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Standard/special equipment (selection)

Engine and chassis Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ Citaro LÜ Citaro GÜ

Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 906 hLA 210 kW (Euro V) l l - -
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA 220 kW (Euro V) l l

Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA 260 kW (Euro V)

EEV emissions standard
VOITH 5.0, 4-speed automatic transmission l l l l

ZF Ecomat, 6-speed automatic transmission

ZF Ecolife, 6-speed automatic transmission - - -
Electronic braking system (EBS) l l l l

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) l l l l

Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Frequent-stop brake with drive-off lock l l l l

Air suspension by means of electronic level control (ENR) l l l l

Air suspension by means of electronic level control (ENR), including kneeling function
Vehicle height increase of 70 mm using button on instrument panel/console
Painted wheels/painted wheel trims
Plastic wheel trims
Stainless-steel wheel trims

l Standard equipment/no-cost option Special equipment

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 Air conditioning system Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ Citaro LÜ Citaro GÜ
Turbo roof ventilator l l l l

Roof-duct ventilation system with integrated heating

Roof-mounted air conditioning system - - -
Roof-mounted air conditioning system, uprated version
Roof-mounted air conditioning system, hot-climate version - - -
Electrically opening roof hatch with automatic closing function (windscreen wipers activated, engine off) l l l l

Heating system with sidewall radiators l l l l

Heating system with convectors

Driver's area
Driver's seat GRAMMER MSG 90.6 P, air-sprung l l l l

ISRI 6860/875 driver's seat, integrated pneumatic system, three-point seat belt
Heated driver's seat l l l l

Driver's area air conditioning

Driver's cab door l l l l

Compartment for driver's bag on driver's cab door, open l l l l

Compartment for driver's bag on driver's cab door, lockable, hinged

Pre-installation for ticket canceller, ticket counter, ticket printer l l l l

Steering column adjustable for height and angle, with steering wheel lock l l l l

Cruise control
Heated exterior mirrors approved for school buses l l l l

Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, approved for school buses

Driver microphone l l l l

Audible reversing warning

Roller sunblind covering 2/3 of windscreen, electrically operated
Interior video monitoring
Fire detection system for monitoring engine compartment (Standard as of 2011) l l l l

Extinguisher system

l Standard equipment/no-cost option Special equipment

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 Interior Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ Citaro LÜ Citaro GÜ
Inter Star Eco (ISE) seats l l l l

Wheelchair space
Wheelchair parking wall with integral folding seat
Stop request button l l l l

Stowage facility on front left wheel arch

Emergency hammers secured by rope, automatic retractor l l l l

Emergency hammers with electric anti-theft alarm

Sidewall lining, needlefelt
Coat hooks on window pillars

Miscellaneous
Halogen fog lamps integrated in the bumper l l l l

Heat-insulating side windows, grey-tinted

Double-glazed side windows
Hinged windows in side windows l l l l

Sliding windows in side windows

Folding ramp at door 1 or 2, manually operated
Cassette ramp at door 2, manually or electrically operated
Ski-box bracket - - -

l Standard equipment/no-cost option Special equipment

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 Information and entertainment Citaro Ü Citaro MÜ Citaro LÜ Citaro GÜ
Radio system with CD player
Multifunction aerial for radio, mobile phone, navigation
Interior bus-stop indicator, on transverse duct
LED or LCD destination display
Wheelchair pushbutton, interior/exterior
GPS digital clock on front flap

l Standard equipment/no-cost option Special equipment Technical changes may have been made to the product since this data sheet went to press. This data sheet presents only a selection of the possible equipment.
Some items of equipment are not available in all countries. The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the product. For current and more
specific information, please contact your Mercedes-Benz sales advisor.
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Glossary

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Electronic level control system (ENR) Cathodic dip priming
The braking forces acting on each wheel are distributed Passengers and baggage are not always distributed evenly Cathodic dip priming (CDP) is an electrochemical process
by ABS in such a way that none of the wheels locks for a throughout the vehicle. This can cause variations in the in which the bodyshell is coated by immersion. It is well-
significant length of time, even during emergency braking. ride height at different wheels. The electronic level control suited to priming complex structures and large volumes.
Steering control of the bus is thus largely maintained. system automatically controls the ride height at each The water-based primer provides the bus with outstanding
wheel so that the boarding height is always the same. corrosion protection because the layer of paint is applied
Acceleration skid control (ASR) to every point of the body, covering them all to the same
ASR prevents the wheels from spinning when moving Electronic braking system (EBS) thickness. Cathodic dip priming is demonstrably the best
off on a slippery surface. It only delivers as much power Developed from the conventional compressed-air brake, method of corrosion protection currently available in the
as the driven wheels can transmit to the road surface. the Electronic Braking System offers many benefits. Dur- vehicle manufacturing sector.
Spinning of individual wheels, on ice at the edge of the ing braking, the control unit first calls on the permanent
road, for example, is prevented by precisely metered brake brake (retarder). If greater deceleration is required, the
applications. control unit uses information from the data network to
calculate the optimum brake pressure for each axle.
The Electronic Braking System enables considerably shorter
stopping distances as well as significantly reduced wear of
brake discs and pads.

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For further information, please contact your Mercedes-Benz bus/coach representative.
Or visit us online at www.mercedes-benz.de/omnibus

The illustrations may show special equipment and accessories which are not part of the standard specification.
The technical data in this document apply to Germany (Status: July 2010). The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product.

EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches, BUS/MPM-M 6098.2052.02.10/0810/08 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany/Imprimé en République fédérale d’Allemagne
EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 21-57, D-68301 Mannheim. Tel.: +49 (0)621/740-0, Fax: +49 (0)621/740-42 51