Mercedes-Benz buses facts for kids

A Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus from 2011.

A Mercedes-Benz Vario minibus.

A Fourth Generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus.

A Mercedes-Benz O307 bus.

A Third generation Tourismo L bus.

Mercedes-Benz is a famous German company. They have been building buses for a very long time. Their first buses were made in 1895 in Mannheim, Germany. Mercedes-Benz buses are used all over the world. They carry people in cities, between towns, and on long trips.

Types of Mercedes-Benz Buses

Mercedes-Benz makes many different kinds of buses. These include smaller buses called minibuses and much larger ones called full-size buses. Each type is designed for different needs, like carrying a few people or many passengers.

Minibuses

Minibuses are smaller buses. They are often used for shorter trips or to carry fewer people. You might see them used as airport shuttles or for local routes. Here are some Mercedes-Benz minibuses:

• Sprinter (1995–present)
• Vario (1996–2013)
• Medio (2000–2005)
• LO Series (1932–1972)

Full-size Buses

Full-size buses are much bigger. They can carry many more passengers than minibuses. These buses are used for city routes, long-distance travel, and even as tour coaches. Mercedes-Benz has made many different full-size bus models over the years:

• LPO 322/457 (1962-1966)
• O317 (1958–1977)
• O321 (1954–1970)
• O322 (1959–1964)
• O326 (1958–1969)
• O302 (1965–1974)
• O303 (1974–1992)
• O305 & O305G (1969–1987)
• O307 (1973–1987)
• O309 (1967–1986)
• O340 (1992–1999)
• O352 (1960–1970)
• O355 (1972–1978)
• O362 (1975–1979)
• O364 (1979–1986)
• O365 (1984–1988)
• O370R, O370RS, O370RSD (1984–1987)
• O371U, O371UP, O371UL, O371R, O371RS, O371RSL, O371RSE and O371RSD (1980–1990)
• O400UP, O400UPA, O400R, O400RS, O400RSL, O400RSE and O400RSD (1994–2001)
• O404 (1992–1999)
• O405, O405G, O405N, O405GN, O405N2, O405GN2 and O405NH (1983–2001)
• O407 (1987–2001)
• O408 (1989–1999)
• Conecto (O345) (2002–2007)
• Tourismo (O350) (1994–present)
• Tourino (O510) (2004–2013)
• Cito (O520) (1999–2003)
• Citaro (O530 series) (1997–present)
• Integro (O550) (1996–present)
• Intouro (O560) (1999–present)
• Travego (O580) (1999–present)
• OC500RF (2001–present)
• OC500LE (2001–present)
• OC500LF/OC500LF (A) (2001–present)
• O500 M, O500 RS, O500 RSD and O500 MA (2001–present)
• O500 U and O500 UA (2001–present)
• OF series
• OH series
• CBC
• IBC

Gallery

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  A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus.

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  A Plaxton Beaver 2 bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario minibus.

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  A 24-passenger version of the Mercedes-Benz O309.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Cito.

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  A VöV fronted Mercedes-Benz O305.

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  A Kowloon Motor Bus 11-metre Mercedes-Benz O305 double-decker bus.

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  A Mercedes-Benz O404.

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  A SBS Transit Mercedes-Benz O405 in Singapore. Some buses have been exported to Bangkok.

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  SMRT Mercedes-Benz O405G (Hispano Habit) articulated bus in Singapore.

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  Busabout Wagga Wagga Mercedes-Benz O405NH (Bustech) in Sydney.

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  An Irvine-designed Citaro G in Hanover, Germany.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Conecto.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Integro Intercity bus.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Intouro Intercity coach.

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  A Mercedes-Benz O371RS in Chile.

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  An APSRTC Garuda Plus Mercedes Benz Intercity Coach en route to Vijayawada in Hyderabad, India. APSRTC was one of the first bus operators in India to buy Mercedes Benz buses.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Tourino.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Tourismo demonstrator.

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  A Mercedes-Benz Travego coach.

Related pages

• List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
• List of Mercedes-Benz trucks

Images for kids

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  1948 Mercedes-Benz OP3750 forward control coach

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  The Mercedes-Benz O 3500 touring coach based on the L 3500 truck

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  Mercedes-Benz O-355 1978 in Brazil

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  Mercedes-Benz Türk O 325 in Moscow

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  Mercedes-Benz Türk O 345 G in Rostov, Russia.