Technical information The Citaro K

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Model variant

Citaro K (C 628.483)

Citaro K (C 628.490)

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Dimensions/weights

Citaro K, 2 Doors Citaro K, 3 Doors

Vehicle length 10,503 mm 10,503 mm
Vehicle width 2550 mm 2550 mm
Vehicle height (incl. air conditioning system) 3076 mm 3076 mm
Wheelbase 4398 mm 4398 mm
Overhang, front/rear 2705/3400 mm 2705/3400 mm
Angle of approach/departure 7°/7° 7°/7°
Tyre size 275/70 R 22.5 275/70 R 22.5
Passenger capacity (standard version without special equipment) 87 87
Boarding height, Door 1/Door 2/Door 3 320/340/ - mm 320/340/340 mm
Door opening width 1250 mm 1250 mm
Headroom in centre aisle, front/rear 2313/2082 mm 2313/2082 mm
Floor height above road 370 mm 370 mm
Seat platform height 280 mm 280 mm
Waist rail height (above seat platforms) 950 mm 950 mm
Fuel tank capacity 280 l 280 l
AdBlue additive tank capacity 38 l 38 l
Gross vehicle weight, legally permissible*/technically permissible 18,000 kg/19,000 kg 18,000 kg/19,000 kg
Axle loads, technically permissible
- Front axle 7245 kg 7245 kg
- Rear axle 12,000 kg 12,000 kg

* Depends on country of registration, example shown: Germany

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Turning circle

A C B

D
E

Citaro K, 2 Doors Citaro K , 3 Doors

A: Front overhang 2705 mm 2705 mm
B: Rear overhang 3400 mm 3400 mm
C: Wheelbase 4398 mm 4398 mm
D: Minimum turning circle 17,244 mm 17,244 mm
E: Minimum track circle 13,132 mm 13,132 mm
F: Ring width for minimum turning circle 6095 mm 6095 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) 4634 mm 4634 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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 Powertrain/technology
Euro V engine
240

220

200

180

160
Output (kW)

140

120

100

80

60

40 Citaro K, 2 Doors Citaro K, 3 Doors

20 Engine (Euro V/EEV*) OM 906 hLA OM 926 LA

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

1000 Cylinders/arrangement 6/in-line 6/in-line

800 Max. torque 1120 Nm at 1200 rpm 1120 Nm at 1200 rpm

600 Transmission VOITH DIWA 5.0, 4-speed automatic transmission

Axles
400
240 Front axle ZF, independent suspension ZF, independent suspension
consumption
Specific fuel

220 Drive axle ZF AV 132 ZF AV 132

(g/kWh)

Steering ZF power steering ZF power steering

200
Brakes Electronic Braking System with disc brakes (EBS)
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 = 23%

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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Citaro K seating configurations

Standard

No. of seats 27

Special equipment (example)

No. of seats 35

Special equipment (example)

No. of seats 23

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Standard/special equipment (selection)
Engine and chassis Citaro K, 2 Doors/3 Doors
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 906 hLA 210 kW (Euro V) l

VOITH VOITH DIWA 5.0, 4-speed automatic transmission l

EEV emissions standard

Electronic Braking System (EBS) l

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) l

Acceleration skid control (ASR)

Automatic frequent-stop brake with drive-off lock l

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

Vehicle height increase of 70 mm using button on instrument panel/console

Stainless-steel wheel trims
Plastic wheel trims

Air-conditioning system
Turbo roof fan l

Roof-duct ventilation system with integrated heating

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

Heating system with sidewall radiators l

Heating system with convectors

l Standard equipment/no-cost Special equipment

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 Driver's area Citaro K, 2 Doors/3 Doors
Driver's seat GRAMMER Linea MSG 90.6, air-sprung l

Driver's seat ISRI 6860/875, integrated pneumatic system, three-point belt

Heated driver's seat l

Driver's area air conditioning

Driver's cab door l

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

Compartment for driver's bag on driver's cab door, locking, folding

Ticket machine printer installation option l

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

Cruise control
Heated exterior mirrors approved for school buses l

Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, approved for school buses

Driver's microphone
Audible reversing warning
Roller sunblind on 2/3 of windscreen, electrically operated
Interior video monitoring
Fire detection system for monitoring engine compartment (Standard as of 2011)
Extinguisher system

Interior
City Star Eco (CSE) seats l

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

Stowage facilities on both front wheel arches

Emergency hammers secured by rope, automatic retractor l

Emergency hammers with electric anti-theft alarm

Sidewall lining, needlefelt
Coat hooks on window pillars

l Standard equipment/no-cost Special equipment

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 Other Citaro K, 2 Doors/3 Doors
Halogen fog lamps integrated in the bumper
Heat-insulating side windows, grey-tinted
Double-glazed side windows
Hinged windows in side windows l

Sliding windows in side windows

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

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

l Standard equipment/no-cost 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 Cathodic dip priming (CDP)
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 at www.mercedes-benz.de/omnibus

The illustrations may show special equipment and accessories which are not part of 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 6098.2051.02.10/0810/08 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany/Imprimé en République fédérale d’Allemagne
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