The Citaro G
The Citaro G
The Citaro G
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G<br />
A big advantage in regular-service transport
What can you expect from a<br />
Mercedes-Benz? More<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are buses. And then there are Mercedes-Benz buses. In today’s fiercely competitive market,<br />
it’s the star that makes all the difference, giving you that decisive lead – and the comforting feeling of<br />
having done the best for your company’s future.<br />
At the cutting edge. Mercedes-Benz has assumed responsibility for the bus like no other manufacturer. And not simply<br />
because Carl Benz built the world’s first motorised bus in 1895. But also because Mercedes-Benz has honed it ever<br />
since into a high-performance, safe and environmentally friendly mode of transport. And that’s why today you’ll find<br />
Mercedes-Benz buses come with advanced, practical solutions for tomorrow’s challenges – ensuring you remain that<br />
vital step ahead of your competitors. After all, we take our responsibility very seriously.<br />
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<strong>Citaro</strong> G highlights<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G is the systematic extension of what goes to make efficient, reliable local public<br />
transport. Designed to carry large numbers of passengers. Built for success.<br />
Capacity plus quality equals economy. On routes with<br />
high passenger throughputs you benefit not only from<br />
the <strong>Citaro</strong> G’s considerable capacity, but also from its<br />
high reliability. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G is built using proven,<br />
high-grade components from the <strong>Citaro</strong> modular system,<br />
offering quality down to the last detail. This is matched<br />
by the particularly economical Euro V or EEV drive<br />
systems with Mercedes-Benz BlueTec ® diesel technology<br />
plus exceptional ease of maintenance which significantly<br />
cuts downtimes. <strong>The</strong> overall result is low long-term<br />
lifecycle costs.<br />
Add attractiveness to your list of assets. With its distinctive<br />
looks the <strong>Citaro</strong> has always been something of a<br />
trailblazer in the local public transport sector. And the<br />
<strong>Citaro</strong> G continues this successful tradition by taking the<br />
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design vocabulary an impressive stage further. With an<br />
unmistakable Mercedes-Benz face rounding off the<br />
convincing overall appearance. So from front to rear, the<br />
<strong>Citaro</strong> G acts as an advertisement for the attractiveness<br />
of your public transport operation.<br />
Maximum comfort for maximum satisfaction. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong><br />
G offers your passengers a low-floor design throughout as<br />
well as easy and convenient entry and exit. In the clearly<br />
laid-out, generous interior your passengers will immediately<br />
feel at home. With a wide range of equipment options<br />
the <strong>Citaro</strong> G makes it easy for you to put together just the<br />
right bus for your specific regular-service transport tasks<br />
and to delight your passengers with the result.
Engineering that puts you streets ahead<br />
Put your trust in a tried-and-tested regular-service bus concept, exemplified by the outstanding<br />
engineering in the Mercedes-Benz <strong>Citaro</strong> family - engineering that pushes the <strong>Citaro</strong> G ahead of the<br />
competition again and again.<br />
Agility coupled with stability. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G is easy to<br />
manoeuvre even in narrow inner-city streets. A proven<br />
low-floor articulation joint complete with a unique antijackknifing<br />
control system connects the front and rear<br />
sections. This design makes for high levels of stability<br />
and manoeuvrability. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G can even be manoeuvred<br />
with confidence when reversing. In such situations,<br />
the independent front suspension also plays its part, not<br />
only making it one of the most agile buses in its class,<br />
but also enhancing safety and delivering a level of ride<br />
comfort that is exceptional in a regular-service bus.<br />
Powerful and economical. <strong>The</strong> imposing, 17.94-metre<br />
length of the <strong>Citaro</strong> G is propelled by powerful, fuel-<br />
efficient engines which deliver either 220 kW or 260 kW<br />
and which boast Mercedes-Benz BlueTec ® diesel technology.<br />
Both engine versions comply with the strict Euro V or<br />
EEV limits, making them especially eco-friendly. With<br />
fuel consumption down by as much as 6 percent compared<br />
with their predecessors, they offer the sort of savings<br />
that really pay their way, particularly with fuel prices<br />
at today’s constantly high levels.<br />
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True greatness comes from within<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G’s impressive economy is matched by its high-quality interior. <strong>The</strong> pleasant ambience it<br />
provides says a lot for you as a bus operator. And the comfortable workplace it provides says a lot<br />
for you as an employer.<br />
More comfort. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Citaro</strong> G is most at home when dealing<br />
with large numbers of passengers. <strong>The</strong> three-door version<br />
has room for 158 people on board whilst its four-door<br />
counterpart can carry 159 passengers. A low-floor design<br />
throughout, stretching from the first to the last row of<br />
seats, ensures a high level of comfort and a fast flow of<br />
passengers. <strong>The</strong> comfortable, hard-wearing seats together<br />
with the flexible grab-rail system are also fully geared to<br />
the needs of today’s public transport. Based on cost per<br />
passenger, the <strong>Citaro</strong> G is extremely inexpensive to buy<br />
and run. Indeed it is often the most economical solution of<br />
all for routes with high passenger volumes.<br />
More safety. Mercedes-Benz plays a trailblazing role<br />
when it comes to bus and coach safety, pursuing the vision<br />
of accident-free driving. <strong>The</strong> Mercedes-Benz integral<br />
safety concept contributes substantially to achieving this<br />
aim. By systematically implementing the philosophy of<br />
safety, this concept covers all stages of vehicle safety:<br />
from handling safety through safety in hazardous<br />
situations and protection in the event of an accident to<br />
minimising the consequences of an accident.<br />
In the <strong>Citaro</strong> G, too, you will find the integral safety concept<br />
from Mercedes-Benz put into practice without any<br />
compromises. One example of this is the strong annular<br />
frame construction coupled with reinforced longitudinal<br />
side rails, providing passengers with particularly effective<br />
protection in the event of a rear-end collision. Another<br />
major safety factor in regular-service buses is the driver’s<br />
workplace. For this reason the cockpit in the <strong>Citaro</strong> G<br />
has been meticulously designed to ergonomic principles<br />
so as to take as much strain off the driver as possible<br />
while he or she is at the wheel. Switches and controls are<br />
all placed where they are easy to reach and do not distract<br />
the driver. Can there be any better protection for your<br />
passengers than a driver concentrating fully on the job?<br />
After all, you can never be too safe.<br />
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OMNIplus – a partner that keeps your business on the move<br />
Service that’s always there for you<br />
Keep moving. OMNIplus, the service partner for your<br />
Mercedes-Benz bus or coach will help you do just that<br />
thanks to the closest-knit bus and coach-specific service<br />
network in the whole of Europe, the ServiceCard, 24h<br />
SERVICE as well as OMNIplus-approved genuine parts<br />
and accessories, all with the quality you’d expect from<br />
OMNIplus. We also offer the OMNIplus TireService and,<br />
covering all of Germany, the OMNIplus BusPool. For the<br />
best possible level of assistance in the event of a breakdown.<br />
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Choose from a range of options that delivers what it<br />
promises<br />
Benefit from extensive workshop expertise. <strong>The</strong> OMNIplus<br />
ServiceSelect service contract model provides you with a<br />
customised service package for repair and maintenance,<br />
allowing you to increase the operational readiness of your<br />
fleet – with reliable fixed costs and no nasty surprises. All<br />
of which means you can plan your vehicle operating costs<br />
more accurately and also benefit from minimal downtime<br />
and administrative overheads.<br />
Training camp for professionals<br />
Whether it’s safety training, eco-training, technology<br />
training or communication training – OMNIplus enables<br />
you to specifically hone your technical skills and build<br />
on your know-how. And, of course, OMNIplus driver<br />
training courses qualify as continuing education under<br />
the Professional Drivers’ Qualification Law.
Europe-wide selection of used vehicles<br />
OMNIplus offers you a large selection of used vehicles<br />
throughout Europe. Our network of 25 used vehicle<br />
centres and the numerous online offers on our website<br />
make it easy for you to find the right bus or coach. Detailed<br />
information and suitable vehicles can be found on<br />
the Internet at www.usedvehicles.omniplus.com<br />
Financial services tailored specifically for buses and<br />
coaches<br />
Our bus and coach-specific financing, leasing and in-<br />
surance services provide you with an extremely fair<br />
solution to your operating requirements. <strong>The</strong> experts<br />
from Mercedes-Benz Bank will provide you with<br />
specific advice and put together a compelling package<br />
for you tailored to your personal requirements.<br />
Latest news and in-depth information<br />
We do our utmost to constantly improve and extend the<br />
OMNIplus service line-up, not least because we are determined<br />
to make sure you’ll also go away entirely satisfied<br />
in future. Take a look on the Internet for the very latest<br />
news and detailed information on all our services, simply<br />
by going to www.omniplus.com<br />
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For further information, please contact your EvoBus representative, or visit our website at www.mercedes-benz.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> illustrations may show items of optional equipment and accessories which are not part of standard specification. <strong>The</strong> information contained in this<br />
brochure applies to the Federal Republic of Germany. Colours may differ slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the printing<br />
process. Correct as at 01.08.2010. <strong>The</strong> manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product.<br />
EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach unit, BUS/MPM-M 6098 • 2036 • 02 • 10/0810/01 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany / Imprimé en République Fédérale d’Allemagne<br />
EvoBus GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach unit, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 21–57, D-68301 Mannheim, Tel.: +49 (0)621/740-0, Fax: +49 (0)621/740-4251