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- Body family: K / 12 m rigid / 18 m articulated
Model
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro is a battery-electric city-bus family with 10.6 m K, 12.1 m rigid and 18.1 m articulated bodies; NMC4 configurations reach up to 666 kWh in rigid/K and 777 kWh in articulated form.
Vehicle Identity and Application Matching
VARIANT AND APPLICATION DIFFERENTIATION
Model family: identity, variant and system differentiation
Technical paths to separate first on this model
Measuring systems that create similar symptoms reduces unnecessary parts replacement.
- Do not decide from one symptom without a full module scan, freeze frame and service history.
- Do not select parts or fluids before matching generation, engine, transmission and market code.
Inspection sequence for purchase, maintenance and faults
The sequence creates an evidence chain and improves interpretation of later measurements.
- Verify VIN, production month, engine marking, transmission code and option codes under the same vehicle identity.
- Record cold and hot starts separately; compare cranking, idle, fan activation and load transitions.
- Scan all modules, not only the engine ECU.
- Log rpm, speed, load, gear/drive state, trims and temperatures on the same road-test timeline.
- After repair, verify monitor completion and that the original complaint condition does not return.
Overview
eCitaro combines the Citaro urban-duty architecture with battery-electric propulsion.
Official dimensions show 10,633 mm for eCitaro K, 12,135 mm for the rigid eCitaro and 18,125 mm for eCitaro G, all 2,550 mm wide and 3,400 mm high.
NMC4 layouts use four to six packs up to 666 kWh in K/rigid buses and four to seven packs up to 777 kWh in the articulated bus.
Mercedes-Benz states up to 600 km for K/rigid and 480 km for articulated buses with the maximum pack, plus 300 kW pantograph and 150 kW CCS2 charging. Real range depends on route, climate, load and auxiliaries.
Identity and Key Facts
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Buses
- Propulsion
- Battery electric
- Body
- K / 12 m rigid / 18 m articulated
- Length
- 10,633 / 12,135 / 18,125 mm
- Width
- 2,550 mm
- Height
- 3,400 mm
- Maximum battery
- 666 kWh (K/rigid), 777 kWh (G)
- Manufacturer range statement
- 600 km (K/rigid), 480 km (G)
- Charging
- 300 kW pantograph / 150 kW CCS2
Bodies and dimensions
| eCitaro K | 10,633 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm |
|---|---|
| eCitaro | 12,135 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm |
| eCitaro G | 18,125 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm |
Battery and charging
| K / rigid max capacity | 666 kWh |
|---|---|
| Articulated max capacity | 777 kWh |
| Pantograph charging | 300 kW |
| CCS2 charging | 150 kW |
Bodies and dimensions
- eCitaro K: 10,633 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm
- eCitaro: 12,135 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm
- eCitaro G: 18,125 × 2,550 × 3,400 mm
Battery and charging
- K / rigid max capacity: 666 kWh
- Articulated max capacity: 777 kWh
- Pantograph charging: 300 kW
- CCS2 charging: 150 kW
RELATED SYSTEMS AND CODES
Technical topics in the same fault chain
Bus/coach technical verification chain
This chain does not assume an exact engine or transmission code. Verify vehicle, build period, market and ECU/TCU identity before moving into technical atlases.
- Engine/transmission
- J1939 and body network
- EBS/pneumatics
- Aftertreatment
- HVAC/body electronics
- Fleet-maintenance verification
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Verified model-variant application graph
No exact model-variant binding is available in source data yet. The system does not infer variants from similar names.
Next technical research for this vehicle class
Model technical depth plan
This plan moves a model page from catalog identity to diagnosis and service decisions. Exact values are used only when verified for the specific application.
Use manufacturer service information and verified vehicle identity for exact OEM procedures, values and part applications.
6-step technical decision tree
- Verify identity
- Preserve first-event data
- Compare command and feedback
- Confirm with physical measurement
- Isolate root cause
- Retest under the same condition after repair
Other names and search terms
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro
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How to verify the technical identity
The same model name can carry different engines, transmissions, emissions packages and ECU software across years and markets. Verify VIN/chassis, engine code, production period and controller identity together before selecting parts or procedures. If an exact value is not supported, AutoAtlas does not fill the gap by guessing.
Model and variant research coverage
Mercedes-Benz eCitaro generation, engine, transmission, variant, DTC, common-problem and used-vehicle inspection research follows verifiable application links.
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