No two days are alike when driving in road traffic, every moment can bring new challenges with it. The eCitaro from Mercedes-Benz is precisely adapted to tackle these challenges. With innovative technology and sophisticated concepts for the safety of passengers and drivers, it meets the high demands placed on a fully electric bus in urban areas.

eCitaro
Equipment
The very opposite of "off the shelf".
Individually adapted to everyday operation.
Multi-talent in urban traffic.
Equipment at a glance.
Chassis.
Standard equipment |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) |
Front axle with independent wheel suspension |
Electropneumatic Braking System |
Automatic frequent stop brake with drive-off lock |
Air suspension with electronic level control |
Electro-hydraulic steering (Intelligent eco steering) |
Optional equipment |
Rough-road suspension |
Air suspension by means of level control with kneeling function |
Vehicle raising 70 mm, with button on instrument panel/console |
Electronically controlled roll and pitch control |
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Powertrain.
Standard equipment |
ZF AVE 130 driven axle with motors mounted at the wheel |
Climate control.
Standard equipment |
Turbo roof ventilator |
Roof-mounted air conditioning system, EvoThermatik Plus (CO2 air conditioning system with heat pump) |
Automatic climate control for the driver's workstation |
Heating with sidewall heaters |
Outside-temperature-controlled climate control |
Optional equipment |
Auxiliary heater with fossil fuel |
Electrical system.
Standard equipment |
Charging connector |
Main headlamps with LED technology |
High-voltage batteries, 6 pieces. |
Charging socket above front right wheel housing (Combo 2 charging socket) |
LED passenger compartment lights |
LED daytime driving lamps |
Optional equipment |
Current collector (pantograph) |
Current collector charging, contact arm (pantograph) |
High-voltage batteries, 8 pieces. |
High-voltage batteries, 10 pieces* |
High-voltage batteries, 12 pieces* |
Transport.
Standard equipment |
Passenger seats / standing passengers (eCitaro - 2 doors) 29/56 |
Passenger seats / standing passengers (eCitaro - 3 doors) 26/56 |
Passenger seats / standing passengers (eCitaro G - 3 doors) 45/101 |
Passenger seats / standing passengers (eCitaro G - 4 doors) 41/105 |
Interior.
Standard equipment |
City Star Eco (CSE) seats |
Stop request button |
Emergency hammers with cable retainers (with inertia reel) |
Ceiling design |
Optional equipment |
CityStarFunction (CSF) seats |
InterStarEco (ISE) seats |
Space for wheelchair |
Wheelchair bay with integrated folding seat |
Wheel arch stowage space, front left/right |
Needle felt sidewall covering |
Video recording system in the passenger compartment |
Driver's workstation.
Standard equipment |
GRAMMER driver's seat, air-sprung |
Driver's area air conditioning |
Driver's cab door, magnetically locked with sensors |
Compartment for driver's bag on driver's cab door, open |
Steering column and dashboard adjustable for height and angle |
Front impact protection based on the pendulum impact test in accordance with the European ECE R29 standard |
Heated exterior mirrors approved for school buses |
1/2 roller sunblind on windscreen, electrically operated |
Flat-blade windscreen wipers with water application via wiper blade |
Steering column and dashboard adjustable in height and tilt |
Driver microphone |
Optional equipment |
Three-point seat belt for driver's seat |
Heated driver's seat |
Compartment for driver's bag on driver's cab door, lockable, hinged |
Cruise control |
Sideguard Assist |
Preventive Braking Assist |
Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, approved for school buses |
Reversing camera |
2/3 roller sunblind on windscreen, electrically operated |
Fire extinguishing system (only in conjunction with fossil fuel auxiliary heater) |
Rain / light sensor |
Eco Driver Feedback (EDF) |
Fire detection system for monitoring engine compartment (only in conjunction with fossil fuel auxiliary heater) |
ISRI driver's seat, air-sprung |
Cornering light function |
Fire protection.
We take safety seriously.
More safety for passengers and drivers: UN ECE Regulation 118.
The new version of UN ECE Regulation 118.02 requires newly registered buses from summer 2020 to have additional fire test certificates for materials in the interior, engine compartment, and separate heater compartments. Having the greatest possible safety is a core value for Daimler Buses and compliance with the statutory requirements a self-evident duty. Therefore all materials now used in the interior of our buses are being tested, and where necessary respecified.
The modifications undertaken for plastics are not noticeable to the eye or touch. As part of qualification in accordance with UN ECE Regulation 118.02 the collection of our seat cover materials is also being changed. The only restriction will be in the variety of colour shades and patterns (designs) available. The quality requirements of Daimler Buses for the textiles of the seat materials in its collection will remain at the existing high level. We would ask you to be aware that the appearance and feel of the materials illustrated on this website may change due to these design optimisations in the interest of safety.
Other.
Standard equipment |
Side windows, heat-insulating, grey tinted |
Hinged side windows |
Optional equipment |
Double glazed side windows |
Folding ramp at door 2, mechanical |
Cassette ramp on door 2, electric |
Li-Ion – UN 38.3.
Summary of UN 38.3 testing.
Manufacturers and retailers of cells or batteries which contain lithium and which were produced after 30 June 2003 must make available a summary of the testing, as defined in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3, paragraph 38.3.5. On this page, you will find the corresponding summary of testing for your Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Additional information on hazardous materials can be found on the Hazardous goods and hazardous materials management website.
On-board electrical system and drive batteries.
Here you will find the summary of UN 38.3 testing which you require when transporting your Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with lithium-ion technology.
Download the test certificate:
Special Edition eCitaro.
Omnibus magazine - The magazine for bus operators and transport companies.
* Front axle uprated to 8 t, tyre size 315/60 R 22.5