• Mercedes-Benz and Setra collect awards at the Busworld trade fair for buses and touring coaches
• Grand Award and Comfort Label for eCitaro and Setra TopClass
• S 515 HDH awarded sustainability award from the trade journal Autobus

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Brussels. Daimler Buses has won a total of six awards at the  international trade fair Busworld, held from 7 to 12 October in Brussels. The specialist panel at Busworld Awards honoured the eCitaro with the “Grand Award Bus” and the “Comfort Label” awards. The Setra TopClass S 516 HDH received the “Grand Award Coach” as well as two “Coach Comfort” and “Coach Safety” label awards.

eCitaro – emission-free with high energy capacity

The eCitaro with the latest generation of NMC3 battery on board is an example of the high level of development at Daimler Buses in the segment for zero-emission city buses. Third-generation lithium-ion batteries introduced at the end of 2022 have a very high energy capacity and are very durable. The solo bus features three battery packs with a total capacity of 294 kWh. Thanks to its high energy capacity, the eCitaro featuring the new generation of batteries is ideal for long route cycles and subsequent mains charging at the depot.

S 516 HDH offers maximum long-distance comfort

Setra – the brand has been the epitome of premium touring coaches for over seven decades.
The next generation of Setra ComfortClass stands for a versatile touring coach concept that meets the strictest requirements in economy, safety and flexibility. Like all exclusive TopClass HDH models, the award-winning S 516 HDH takes bus tours to a new level. Maximum long-distance comfort, individual luxury and technical excellence combine to create a true travelling experience.

Sustainability award for the Setra TopClass S 515 HDH

The Setra brand received further recognition. The Italian trade magazine Autobus awards S 515 HDH the “Sby Sustainable Bus Award 2024”. The expert panel made up of international bus/touring coach specialists presented the Setra TopClass touring coach with the sustainability award for safety, comfort, efficiency and intelligent technologies, established in 2016.

Active Drive Assist also scored high marks amongst the panel: "The semi-autonomous driving system represents a milestone in the touring coach industry and pushes the boundaries of
driver assistance systems."

Awards underline Daimler Buses’ claim to leadership

For Mirko Sgodda, Head of Marketing, Sales and Customer Services at Daimler Buses, the awards received in Belgium are clear messages to the industry: "These internationally acclaimed awards raise our leadership role in both the development of electric mobility and the expansion of new safety and assistance systems."