Debate: Scania K230UB vs Mercedes Benz Citaro 0530

last SG · 2016-03-19T22:12:32+00:00

actually, from the bus driver perspective, they prefer Mercedes, so it’s definitely Mercedes Benz Citaro. because the Mercedes engine more reliable ma; won’t...

Debate: Scania K230UB vs Mercedes Benz Citaro 0530

SBS5010P SG

If you see both of these buses running on the same service coming at the same time, which bus model would you board?

For me.. I would board the Scania K230UB because it's much more spacious and the granny seat in front is much wider. Also, i love the sound of the engine when it's speeding :)

For citaros my neck hurts from viewing the front on the granny seat as the backrest is quite low and the light is much dimmer. However it's horsepower is definitely better than the Scania K230UB.

wsy1234 SG

the MAN win them all

SMB128B SG

It's Citaro hands down... The E4s could be really ill-maintained and shakes and roars... Albeit its pretty good acceleration...

The EEVs... Never mind. Shouldn't even have existed as a bus make in the first place.

dupdup77 SG

No winners. Depend on personal preferences. Cheers. Thanks.

gekpohboy SG

Citaro the inner seats got that bump on the floor, which makes the ride not comfortable for the people who sit there.

Scania is better, but why did SBS Transit stop purchasing the Scania buses?

Guides anyone? SG

Its a big big world out there..

See the different perspectives :)

Personally, I prefer the KUBs, ample leg room, always chosed the 2nd last row of seats so that I can stretch my legs out. Citaro wise, I simply just do not like how they arrange the slope for the front and rear facing seats at the back to the right.

But surprisingly, based on my own observation and chats with 64 BCs, they prefer the KUB for one simple reason: Fast pickups.

SBS6853S SG

Volvo B10M đ

SMB145B SG

whichever comes first.

SBS3004X SG

Whichever has less pax.

If both are empty, I will pick random one.

Marvel68 SG

I personally prefer KUBs as well. aisles that are extremely narrow, unadjustable air-con, smaller granny seats, rear-facing seats with very little leg room (esp the ones at the front), are some demerits of the Citaros. Overall Citaro's interior looks very cramped to me and the bus always feels like its gonna burst with just 50+ pax on board..

KUB's interior on the other hand is more spacious and is able to handle heavier loads better although the ride on KUBs can be a little bumpy. The seat configuration of the KUBs are way better designed and much more simpler imo.

I like KUBs due to its more spacious feel but then again I would board the bus that has lesser pax or more seat available.

lemon1974 SG

Volvo B10M đ

Or Mercedes O405....lagi best....

SMB145B SG

Or Mercedes O405....lagi best....

on that, i prefer the Tibs O405s.

N113s and the SBS O405s ...

Jeek SG

Same here. Mercedes-Benz O405 and Scania N113CRB for me. Faster and more comfortable than all the new buses. Not to mention all those great memories with those buses.

Between KUB and Citaro I still prefer KUB as it has higher capacity. Citaros feel really small inside and I feel they're very under-powered... I kinda wish SBS had also gone for the MAN A22. Still not as comfortable as the older buses but fast. At least feels like progress to me.

SMB5007J SG

I would rather have the O405 especially TIBS/SMRT if I could blast back to the past. Fast, nice gearbox, overtaking speed, you name it.

carbikebus SG

Like the ZF and unrestricted Voith Citaro.

Sbs6750E SG

Albion Viking/O305 anyone? :-D

chongctd SG

I prefer Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530.

nfshp253 SG

I like the Citaro. The suspension setup is amazingly smooth and the drivetrain too. The Scanias are ridiculously loud and the gearbox makes the whole ride extremely jerky.

wsy1234 SG

those old japanese bus by TIBS

sgbuses SG

The grass is always greener on the other side.