• Setra: a traditional brand with the youngest bus portfolio
• Expanded range: the new Setra MultiClass quartet

The 12,210 mm-long test vehicle provided in Adriatic blue has a 6-cylinder OM 936 in-line engine producing 260 kW (354 hp) and a maximum torque of 1400 Nm at 1200 rpm. The intercity bus is equipped with a ZF Ecolife 2 6-speed automatic transmission with torque converter. The 48-volt hybrid system supports the combustion engine, for example when moving off, ensuring high levels of efficiency for the drive system.

45 passengers can be accommodated on the “Setra Transit” seats. All passenger seats are equipped with two-point seatbelts. There is a designated space for a wheelchair, including a securing option, in the special-purpose area opposite the central door. Mobile devices can be charged at the double USB sockets on each double seat.

The Setra MultiClass S 515 LE test bus has numerous safety and assistance systems. These include Preventive Brake Assist 2, Brake Assist (BAS), Lane Assistant (SPA), Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, Attention Assist (AtAS), 360° camera system and the electronic parking brake with Hold function. An underride guard is integrated into the skeleton as a passive safety element.

Technical data and equipment: Setra MultiClass S 515 LE hybrid

Vehicle data 

Length:                                                                                                 12,210 mm

Width:                                                                                                     2,250 mm

Height:                                                                                                    3,315 mm

Wheelbase between front axle and drive axle:                                      6,200 mm

Overhangs:                                                 2,710 mm at front/3,300 mm at rear

Turning circle:                                                                                      21,776 mm

Tank capacity:                                                                                         300 litres

AdBlue tank capacity:                                                                                53 litres

Luggage compartment volume:                                                                   0.5 m³

Engine and chassis 

Engine, number and arrangement of cylinders:OM 936, 260 kW/354 hp, inline 6 

Torque displacement:                                         1400 Nm at 1200 rpm, 7.7 litres

Axle ratio:                                                                                                 i = 5.222

Transmission:                                  ZF Ecolife 2 6-speed automatic transmission

Retarder:                                                  Integrated in ZF-EcoLife 2 transmission

Front axle:                                ZF, independent wheel suspension, stabiliser bar

Steering:                                                   Power steering, 53/46° steering angle

Brake system:                                                 EBS (Electronic Brake System) incl.  

                                                  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

                                                                   ABS, ASR, Brake Assist             

                                                         Continuous brake integration  

                                                       Continuous brake limiter (DBL)

Engine exhaust gas limit value:                    Exhaust gas emission level Euro VI E

Safety and assistance systems 

Antilock brake system (ABS), electronic vehicle level control (ELC)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist (BAS), Lane Assistant (SPA), Sideguard Assist 2, Frontguard Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, Attention Assist (AtAS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM), continuous brake limiter (DBL), 360° camera system, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake with Hold function

Seating 

45 Setra Transit seats, seat-/backrest surfaces in fabric, headrest in composite material,

2-point seatbelts on all passenger seats

Equipment includes:

Preventive Brake Assist 2

Lane Assist (SPA)

Sideguard Assist 2

Frontguard Assist

Traffic Sign Assist

Attention Assist (AtAS)

Tyre pressure monitor (TPM)

Rain and light sensor

360° camera system

Reversing camera with cleaning system

Acoustic reversing warning signal, can be deactivated

LED headlamps for dipped beam, full beam and fog lights

LED daytime driving lights

Electronic level control (ELC) independent of door status

Automatic and manual kneeling to the entrance side

Additional kneeling to the left to reduce the formation of air bubbles when refuelling

Body raising/lowering system, each with a maximum deviation of approx. 70 mm from normal level

Entry lighting with ambient lighting at front door

Roof-mounted EvoCool Basic air-conditioning system

Active filter with antiviral function

Blower heater for passenger compartment

Auxiliary heater unit

Automatic fire extinguishing system with hydropneumatic detection line for monitoring the engine compartment and auxiliary heater installation space

Driver’s cab with rear wall in ABS (opaque) and driver’s cab door

Electric roller sunblind on windscreen

Electrically heated driver’s window

Isringhausen NTS 2 driver’s seat with lumbar support, climate control, seat heating, folding armrests on left and right

Fire extinguisher, made by GLORIA. Type PSE 6

Audio system made by BOSCH, smart radio, mono, without programme separation, DAB+,

USB connection socket (2.1 A) and MINI SD (AAC/MP3/WMA), AUX

Double USB sockets on each double seat

Passenger signalling system with additional indicator lamp in instrument cluster

Passenger compartment lighting in LED technology

Handrails in stainless steel design

LAWO exterior displays

Daimler Buses destination display, LED technology

Colour 

Paintwork: Light Adriatic blue Evo 2851