Setra Comfort Class and TopClass: The fascinating coaches in the premium class

• Design: Setra family face and character elements on the sides
• Safety: Assistance systems at the highest level
• Cockpit: Popular workplace also available with MirrorCam
• Passenger compartment: A generous space experience
• Product range: Six HD, three HDH models
• Omniplus: Digital is normal

Setra – the name has been synonymous with premium coaches for more than seven decades. The current Setra ComfortClass generation represents a versatile bus concept that meets the highest requirements in terms of profitability, safety, and flexibility. Exclusive TopClass HDH models elevate coach travel to an exclusive level. Maximum long-distance comfort, individual luxury, and technical excellence combine to create a true travel experience.

Design: Setra family face and character elements on the sides

Unmistakably Setra – this is ensured by characteristic design elements in the ComfortClass and TopClass, such as the Setra family face with the three‑dimensional brand lettering in chrome on a high‑gloss black background and the Kässbohrer brand badge, which confidently highlights the origin and tradition of the Setra brand. On the side, the character element with the brand lettering forms an unmistakable recognition feature. At the rear, the Setra ComfortClass and TopClass are characterized by tail lights with strong, continuous stripes and an illuminated brand lettering.

Safety: Assistance systems at the highest level

Accelerating, braking, maintaining distance, steering, lane keeping, and even an emergency stop – Active Drive Assist 2 (ADA 2) is a major step toward automated driving with touring coaches. ADA 2 uniquely combines the functions of the individual assistance systems, already enabling semi-automated driving in all speed ranges. An emergency stop function is also built in. This brings the vehicle to a stop by moderate automated braking if the driver is no longer responding.

With Active Steering Assist, ADA 2 keeps the bus in a target position within the lane by means of continuous steering interventions. The system relieves the driver of most of the continual, minor steering corrections for lane keeping. ADA 2 was developed for driving on controlled‑access highways.

The electronic parking brake or the 360° camera system significantly increase safety in addition to function and user‑friendliness. The same applies to the bright full LED headlamps and High Beam Assist.

In addition, the ComfortClass and TopClass are equipped with the latest safety and assistance systems as standard, such as Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA 6), which detects moving or stationary people and cyclists in front of the vehicle and can automatically carry out emergency braking, or Sideguard Assist 2 with integrated Lane Change Assist. Frontguard Assist for the area immediately in front of the vehicle, Traffic Sign Assist, which warns when the permitted speed is exceeded, adaptive cruise control (ART), Lane Assist (SPA), the Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPM), and Attention Assist (AtAs), as well as an interface for the use of alcohol testers for the driver’s workplace are also standard on board.

Cockpit: Popular workplace also available with MirrorCam

Instead of the conventional outside mirrors, all Setra ComfortClass and TopClass models are optionally available with MirrorCam. The images from the cameras are transmitted to 15‑inch monitors mounted on the inside of the A‑pillars on the left and right. Displayed lines indicate the end of the vehicle and help the driver to estimate the speed of approaching vehicles and when changing lane at the end of an overtaking maneuver. An additional camera and a second compact monitor ensure a view of the front right corner of the vehicle. The advantages of the MirrorCam include the extended field of vision for the driver, the significantly better visibility in the dark thanks to residual light enhancement, reduced soiling, less maneuvering damage, and a further reduction in fuel consumption thanks to a smaller frontal area.

With Keyless Start, the key remains in your pocket and the engine starts at the push of a button. The electronic parking brake bundles several functions, combining simple handling and high safety. High Beam Assist automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic situation. The 360° camera system offers perfect all‑round visibility when maneuvering and in narrow sections. Four cameras on the front, rear, and above the side windows detect the vehicle’s surroundings and indirectly ensure all-round visibility of 360 degrees from a bird’s eye perspective. Finally, the Coach Infotainment Series multimedia system offers the latest generation of media usage for professional use. This starts with digital radio reception DAB+ and continues via Bluetooth audio streaming and the connection of smartphones. A HDMI connection also allows a notebook to be connected. The tour guide can also pair their smartphone. The central interface is a seven-inch monitor in the cockpit.

Passenger compartment: A generous space experience

Passenger compartment or passenger dream? They are practically the same for Setra TopClass and ComfortClass. On request, TopClass passengers can be greeted by a pleasant scent spread by a fragrance generator. There are six fragrances to choose from.

21.5-inch monitors provide the best on-board entertainment. They set new standards for LCD monitors. They are based on a high-resolution LED TFT display (1920 x 1080 pixels) and excellent HD quality. Monitors can be mounted in a fixed or electric folding position.

Product range: Six HD, three HDH models

Six versatile HD models from the ComfortClass, three outstanding HDH luxury coaches from the TopClass in every respect, plus the S 531 DT double-decker bus as a solo model – the Setra range fulfills every wish for a customized coach. In addition, there is a wide range of special equipment: Rear-end door instead of center entrance for HD models with corresponding layout of the passenger compartment, TopSky panoramic roof, elegant 2+1 seating with flat floor, a fascinating diversity of fabric and leather upholstery as well as many other extras – no two Setras are the same, yet every Setra provides what you need.

The wide range of ComfortClass HD models extends from the compact, 10.5‑meter‑long
S 511 HD club bus to the seating giant S 519 HD with its length of just under 15 meters. Setra TopClass – there are three fascinating HDH models on three axles. Dream buses for dream trips, from the maneuverable S 515 HDH to the powerful S 517 HDH, from 12.5 to 14.2 meters long.

The powertrain of the Setra ComfortClass and TopClass has proven itself many times over. The centerpiece is the Mercedes‑Benz OM 470 six-cylinder inline engine with a displacement of 10.7 liters in three output levels from 290 kW (394 hp) to 335 kW (456 hp), together with the OM 471 (12.8-liter displacement) with 350 kW (476 hp) and 375 kW (510 hp). These are assigned depending on the model.

Omniplus: Digital is normal

Another plus of Setra coaches is the comprehensive service offered by the Omniplus service brand. This applies to services ranging from oil changes for low-emission diesel engines to the supply of replacement parts – now also on site from the 3D printer. Companies can purchase parts 24/7 in the Omniplus eShop. Omniplus Reman genuine parts optimize the cost balance and the CO₂ footprint. Tailor-made service contracts convey security and cost transparency, as do the diverse and continuously expanded digital services of Omniplus On, such as real-time monitoring Omniplus On Uptime and Uptime pro. Digital has long been normal for Omniplus.