page_title: Mercedes-Benz Citaro
section_title: CapaCity
hierarchical_section_title: Mercedes-Benz Citaro / CapaCity
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Mercedes Benz Capacity L bei einer Linienfahrt der DVB-Linie 62 Richtung Johannstadt an der Haltestelle Bamberger Straße
context_page_description: The Mercedes-Benz Citaro is a single-decker, rigid or articulated bus manufactured by Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus. Introduced in 1997, the Citaro is available in a range of configurations, and is in widespread use throughout Europe and parts of Asia, with more than 55,000 produced by December 2019.
context_section_description: Mercedes-Benz CapaCity (also known as O530 GL) is a large-capacity articulated bus based on Citaro G, which was introduced in year 2007. The 1st generation CapaCity is 19.54m long and can carry up to 186 passengers. It features exactly the same turning circle as that of its shorter sister Citaro G (17.94m length) thanks actively steered electro hydraulic fourth axle. The safety is guaranteed by Electronic Braking System (EBS), anti-lock brakes (ABS), acceleration skid control (ASR), and the passenger comfort is improved by independent front suspensions. It is both available with 3 and 4 doors. There are also CapaCitys with BRT-Design, which can be recognized by their changed exterior. These buses are currently in service in Istanbul, Turkey and Bratislava, Slovakia.
  The 2nd generation CapaCity was first presented in year 2014. However, it’s the long version “CapaCity L” (21m) which became available at the beginning. The shorter version “CapaCity” with a length of 19.7m was added later. They are all based on the modular system of Mercedes-Benz Citaro. The new feature “Articulation Turntable Controller” (ATC) prevents additionally from jackknifing. CapaCity L can carry 191 passengers with standard equipment, CapaCity 182 passengers. They are offered with 4 doors by default, but with “Metro Package”, CapaCity L is also available with 5 doors, which is better constructed for BRT services. According to Daimler, CapaCity L is the diesel powered urban bus which uses the least fuel per passenger space.
caption: CapaCity L 2nd generation in Dresden
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