Mercedes-Benz Buses & Coaches
Mercedes-Benz Buses & Coaches
Mercedes-Benz Tourismo
The Tourismo is Mercedes-Benz's principal touring coach for the British market, combining long-distance comfort with flexible seating and proven heavy-duty diesel engineering. Four body configurations are available, ranging from the 12.3-metre standard model to the larger three-axle Tourismo L. Depending on specification, passenger capacity reaches 65 seats, although more spacious executive layouts and wheelchair-accessible versions are also offered. Comfortable reclining seating, generous luggage compartments, modern climate control and extensive safety technology make it suitable for private hire, holidays, scheduled services and school contracts. The Tourismo continues to attract new British orders, including 2026 deliveries with PSVAR-compliant wheelchair accommodation.
Price From: POA / specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Diesel
Engine: 10.7-litre OM470 Euro VI six-cylinder diesel
Power: 265–335kW, specification dependent
Torque: Up to 2,200Nm
Transmission: ZF TraXon 2 Coach automated or EcoLife automatic, specification dependent
Seats: 51 / 55 / 59 in standard configurations; up to 65 in maximum-capacity layouts
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Body Lengths: 12,295 / 13,115 / 13,935mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: 3,680mm
Axles: Two or three
Gross Vehicle Weight: 19,500–24,750kg
Luggage Capacity: Up to 12.1m³ in the main luggage compartments, depending on version
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible and PSVAR-compliant configurations available, including Tourismo Access
Passenger Equipment: Reclining seats, air conditioning, reading lights, USB charging, luggage storage and optional toilet
Safety Equipment: Active Brake Assist, Sideguard Assist, Frontguard Assist, Traffic Sign Assist and optional MirrorCam
UK Availability: Current model with 2026 British deliveries
Mercedes-Benz Citaro K
The Citaro K is the shortest member of Mercedes-Benz's conventional city bus family, offering full-sized bus construction within a comparatively manageable 10.6-metre body. It is particularly well suited to smaller towns, narrow streets and routes where a standard 12-metre single-decker would be unnecessarily large. Despite its compact dimensions, the Citaro K can accommodate up to 86 passengers, including standing accommodation, with around 25 seats in a typical layout. A 7.7-litre diesel engine provides the power, with an optional mild-hybrid system recovering energy during braking to improve efficiency in urban operation.
Price From: POA / specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Diesel / optional mild hybrid
Engine: 7.7-litre OM936 Euro VI six-cylinder diesel
Power: 220–260kW
Torque: Up to 1,400Nm
Transmission: Voith DIWA automatic
Seats: Approximately 25 in standard configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 86 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Length: 10,633mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: 3,095mm excluding some roof equipment
Gross Vehicle Weight: 18,000kg
Turning Circle: 17.28 metres
Accessibility: Low-floor entrance with wheelchair ramp and configurable accessible space
UK Availability: Listed within the current Mercedes-Benz UK Citaro range; individual specification subject to enquiry
Mercedes-Benz Citaro
The standard 12-metre Citaro is one of Europe's most familiar single-deck city buses, designed for intensive scheduled services and high passenger turnover. Its low-floor interior, wide passenger entrances and flexible seating arrangements provide straightforward wheelchair and pushchair access, while its proven diesel engine and automatic transmission make it suitable for demanding daily operation. Operators can specify mild-hybrid assistance, improved passenger information equipment and modern driver safety systems. The Citaro remains relevant to British operators, with four new examples entering service on Gatwick Airport shuttle routes in January 2026.
Price From: POA / specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Diesel / optional mild hybrid
Engine: 7.7-litre OM936 Euro VI six-cylinder diesel
Power: 220–260kW
Torque: Up to 1,400Nm
Transmission: Voith DIWA automatic
Seats: Approximately 31 in standard configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 106 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Length: 12,135mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: 3,095mm excluding some roof equipment
Gross Vehicle Weight: 19,500kg
Doors: Two in the current published standard specification
Accessibility: Low-floor passenger accommodation, wheelchair ramp and dedicated accessible space
Passenger Equipment: Configurable seating, air conditioning, passenger displays, USB charging and CCTV options
UK Availability: Current model, with new UK deliveries confirmed in 2026
Mercedes-Benz Citaro LE
The Citaro LE combines the accessibility of a low-floor city bus with the more conventional raised-floor seating arrangement of an interurban vehicle. Its low-entry front section provides straightforward access for wheelchair users and passengers with pushchairs, while the raised rear floor allows a flexible seating arrangement suitable for longer journeys. This makes the LE particularly useful for regional services, suburban routes and journeys linking towns with surrounding rural communities. The same diesel engine family and optional mild-hybrid technology found in other Citaro models provide the mechanical foundations, alongside modern safety and passenger equipment.
Price From: POA / specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Diesel / optional mild hybrid
Engine: 7.7-litre OM936 Euro VI six-cylinder diesel
Power: 220–260kW
Torque: Up to 1,400Nm
Transmission: Voith DIWA automatic
Seats: Approximately 34 in standard configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 106 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Length: 12,170mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: Approximately 3,315–3,500mm with roof equipment
Gross Vehicle Weight: 19,500kg
Doors: Two or three, specification dependent
Accessibility: Low-entry front passenger area with wheelchair ramp and dedicated accessible accommodation
Passenger Equipment: Configurable seating, climate control and passenger information systems
UK Availability: Included in the manufacturer’s current UK Citaro range; order specification to be confirmed
Mercedes-Benz Citaro G
The Citaro G is the articulated member of Mercedes-Benz's diesel city bus family, designed for busy urban routes where conventional single-deckers cannot provide sufficient capacity. Measuring just over 18 metres long, it combines three axles with an articulated centre joint, allowing up to 163 passengers to travel in selected configurations. A continuous low-floor passenger area supports easy movement between sections, while three- or four-door layouts improve boarding and alighting at busy stops. Powerful six-cylinder diesel engines, automatic transmissions and an electronic articulation-control system make the Citaro G suitable for demanding scheduled operation. Mild-hybrid assistance is also available.
Price From: POA / specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Diesel / optional mild hybrid
Engine: 7.7-litre OM936 or 10.7-litre OM470 Euro VI diesel
Power: 220–290kW, specification dependent
Transmission: Voith DIWA automatic
Seats: Approximately 42 in standard configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 163 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Length: 18,125mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: 3,095mm excluding some roof equipment
Gross Vehicle Weight: 28,000kg
Axles: Three
Doors: Three or four
Accessibility: Continuous low-floor passenger area with wheelchair accommodation
Safety Equipment: Electronic articulation control, Sideguard Assist and available active braking assistance
UK Availability: Listed in the Mercedes-Benz UK Citaro range; individual new-order availability to be confirmed
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K
The eCitaro K is the compact member of Mercedes-Benz's fully electric urban bus family, combining a 10.6-metre body with zero-tailpipe-emission operation. It is designed for routes where a conventional 12-metre electric bus would be unnecessarily large, particularly smaller towns, suburban streets and restricted city centres. Despite its shorter length, the eCitaro K retains low-floor passenger accommodation and can carry up to 84 passengers including standing space. The latest NMC4 battery technology allows a maximum capacity of 666kWh, with Mercedes claiming up to 373 miles under favourable bus-duty conditions. Rapid charging and modern energy management support demanding daily operation.
Price From: POA / UK specification dependent
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Electric
Motor: Electric driven axle
Battery: Modular NMC4 lithium-ion system, up to 666kWh
Range: Up to approximately 373 miles claimed under favourable bus-duty conditions
Charging: Up to 150kW CCS2 DC / 300kW pantograph
Seats: Approximately 24 in standard configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 84 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Electric rear-axle drive
Length: 10,633mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: Approximately 3,400mm
Accessibility: Low-floor entrance with wheelchair accommodation and ramp options
Passenger Equipment: Configurable seating, climate control, passenger information and energy-efficient interior systems
UK Availability: Part of the current eCitaro family; right-hand-drive specification and supply subject to confirmation
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro
The eCitaro brings fully electric operation to Mercedes-Benz's familiar 12-metre city bus platform, retaining the accessibility, interior flexibility and passenger capacity of the conventional Citaro. Its modern electric drivetrain, sophisticated thermal management and regenerative braking system help reduce energy consumption during intensive urban use. The latest NMC4 battery system provides up to 666kWh, with Mercedes-Benz claiming a maximum range of approximately 373 miles under specified operating conditions. A high-output electric axle, rapid DC charging and optional pantograph charging allow operators to tailor the bus to different route requirements. The eCitaro represents the manufacturer's principal electric alternative to diesel-powered single-deckers.
Price From: POA / operator-specific contract
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Electric
Motor: ZF AxTrax 2 LF electric drive axle, latest published rigid specification
Power: 360kW continuous / 440kW peak
Battery: 444 / 555 / 666kWh NMC4 lithium-ion options
Range: Up to approximately 373 miles claimed under favourable bus-duty conditions
Charging: Up to 150kW CCS2 DC / 300kW pantograph
Seats: 29 in standard two-door layout; 36 in published one-door configuration
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 88 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Electric rear-axle drive
Length: 12,135mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: 3,400mm
Gross Vehicle Weight: 20,000kg in current published rigid specification
Doors: One or two in current published UK specification; other international configurations exist
Accessibility: Low-floor passenger accommodation with wheelchair ramp and configurable accessible space
Climate System: Energy-efficient heating and air conditioning with heat-pump technology
Safety Equipment: Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist, available Preventive Brake Assist 2 and camera systems
UK Availability: Listed in the current Mercedes-Benz UK electric bus range; individual order specification to be confirmed
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G
The eCitaro G is the articulated electric flagship of Mercedes-Benz's urban bus range, offering much greater passenger capacity than conventional single-deckers without producing tailpipe emissions. Its 18.1-metre body accommodates up to 146 passengers, including standing accommodation, making it suitable for busy urban corridors and high-frequency services. The latest NMC4 battery generation increases available capacity to 777kWh, with Mercedes-Benz claiming up to approximately 298 miles under favourable bus operating conditions. Depot charging and pantograph options allow operators to develop charging strategies around their routes. Like the smaller eCitaro, the articulated model benefits from modern safety systems, efficient climate control and accessible low-floor accommodation.
Price From: POA / operator-specific contract
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Buses
Powertrain: Electric
Motor: Electric driven-axle system, specification dependent
Battery: Modular NMC4 lithium-ion system, up to 777kWh
Range: Up to approximately 298 miles claimed under favourable bus-duty conditions
Charging: Up to 150kW CCS2 DC / 300kW pantograph
Seats: Approximately 41–45 in published international layouts
Total Passenger Capacity: Up to 146 including standing
Typical Licence: Category D
Drive: Electric axle drive
Length: 18,125mm
Width: 2,550mm
Height: Approximately 3,400mm
Axles: Three
Doors: Three or four, specification dependent
Accessibility: Continuous low-floor passenger accommodation with dedicated wheelchair and pushchair areas
Passenger Equipment: Climate control, passenger information displays and configurable seating
Safety Equipment: Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist, articulation monitoring and available camera systems
UK Availability: Part of the UK-advertised eCitaro family; individual right-hand-drive order availability requires confirmation
Important Information
Prices, specifications, dimensions, seating capacities, weights, power outputs and equipment are based primarily on information published by vehicle manufacturers, their official UK representatives and established suppliers. Specifications can vary by body length, chassis, drivetrain, configuration, model year and individual vehicle.
Prices shown are UK prices where available and are intended as a guide. Where an official UK list price is unavailable, pricing is shown as POA. Prices may vary substantially according to fleet order size, optional equipment, accessibility requirements and operator-specific configurations.
Vehicles are included on the basis of their appearance in the current Mercedes-Benz British product range, supported by UK delivery information where available. Individual body lengths, electric configurations and right-hand-drive versions may require confirmation with Daimler Buses UK before ordering. International model availability does not guarantee UK supply.
Passenger seating capacities must not be confused with total passenger capacities. Urban buses frequently accommodate standing passengers, while wheelchair positions, door arrangements and other interior features can reduce the number of seats. Capacities stated are manufacturer figures for representative configurations and may differ on vehicles approved for British use.
Licence categories shown are a general guide only. Individual driving entitlement can vary according to passenger-seat count, vehicle weight, vehicle length, licence issue date, grandfather rights, Section 19 operation and other exemptions. Passenger-seat counts used for licence purposes exclude the driver. Always check the vehicle's plated specification and your own driving-licence entitlement before driving.
Electric driving ranges are manufacturer claims based on specified bus operating conditions and are not directly comparable with passenger-car WLTP figures. Maximum battery capacities depend on the selected specification. Real-world driving range will vary with passenger load, route characteristics, temperature, heating, driving style and battery condition.
Specifications are checked against the latest information reasonably available to The New Yardstick at the time of publication or update. Manufacturers may alter specifications, pricing or model availability without notice.
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