Mercedes Benz OC500LE vs. Scania K230UB

TIB 501 D SG

Post what you prefer here.

I prefer the OC500LE, it's one of my favourite buses!

TIB 585L SG

TIB1218R SG

Mercedes-Benz OC500LE

nfshp253 SG

I’ve only taken 2 or 3 OCs before and I must say that they are way better than the horrible KUBs that I take everyday. The Scanias are so bad that even after 2 years, I’m still surprised almost on a daily basis how rough and jerky they can be and how horrible the radiators are. They is only a small handful of them on 27 which are smooth and their radiators don’t howl. But they still rattle like mad.

SBS2656X SG

I'm already thinking that this kind of ''comparism'' thread will be superbly welcomed by SMB228X who, once again creates another flamewar.

TIB1218R SG

There is a same kind of topic in 2008..

http://sgforums.com/forums/1279/topics/341283

TIB868X SG

Mercedes-Benz OC500LE, both personally and technically.

d143b2 SG

OCs lah!

though ...

SBS9C SG

I would prefer OCs though the standard of maintenance seems to be lacking compared to SBST's KUBs. A few months ago I took SMB3C on svc 67 and I can even feel(and hear) the suspension hitting/knocking onto the wheel hub like some SBST's Mark 3s.

SMB228X SG

Of course OC better!!! But Citaro is the best!!!!! Scanias are creepy terrible buses nobody like!!!!

Airbus330Captain SG

Of course OC better!!! But Citaro is the best!!!!! Scanias are creepy terrible buses nobody like!!!!

For once I agree with you. OC500Le beats the crap out of Scania K230UB in every area. No competition at all really.

SBS2601D SG

For all the talk about which one is a better chassis and what-not, there's one major fail in the OC.

There's no bus-stopping button at the front part of the bus!

I had to tell the BC while he was driving that I wanted to get off instead.

I dunno how you guys can ignore this kind of flaw...

At least the KUB has got those buttons where I need them to be.

carbikebus SG

To be honest I prefer the OC over K230 but too bad SMRT doesn't maintain it properly.Unless it's K270UB it's a different story.Theres a significant differences between the 230 & 270.To make matter worse the they regulate it to 60kmh which make it howl during top speed..OC is great but again the maintenance is bad thanks to SMRT

linwei20 SG

Anyone know how does the BC know when to stop at bus stop for Citaro? As Citaro the bus stopping sign is not above the BC driver seat.

TIB868X SG

Anyone know how does the BC know when to stop at bus stop for Citaro? As Citaro the bus stopping sign is not above the BC driver seat.

there's a small lightbulb at the driver's dashboard that will light up when the bus stopping bell is pressed

TIB1218R SG

Batch 2 OCs are better than batch 1..

TIB1218R SG

For all the talk about which one is a better chassis and what-not, there's one major fail in the OC.

There's no bus-stopping button at the front part of the bus!

I had to tell the BC while he was driving that I wanted to get off instead.

I dunno how you guys can ignore this kind of flaw...

At least the KUB has got those buttons where I need them to be.

You like a bus because of buttons?

vicamour SG

For once I agree with you. OC500Le beats the crap out of Scania K230UB in every area. No competition at all really.

You actually replied that clown...

Anyway, too bad for you, man.

Good buses under the wrong company.

chickenlittle2 SG

talking abt howling, I think B9TL can match up with B10TL..

Scania N113CRB luver SG

talking abt howling, I think B9TL can match up with B10TL..

B9TL is more when moving off... but B10TL on highway at 60km/h is really a vacuum cleaner. Was on my motor and stucked in TPE jam when 9823J on 168 chiong infront to cut queue via filter lane at around 50-60km/h, was like "wow did a vacuum truck just went past?"