The Mercedes-Benz Cito (coded as O520) was a low-floor midibus built by EvoBus for Continental Europe between 1999 and 2003. Unusual for buses at that time, it had a diesel-electric transmission and was planned to have a hybrid engine or a fuel cell at a later stage. The Diesel engine was positioned above the rear axle.

Mercedes-Benz Cito O520
Mercedes-Benz Cito (O520)
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1999–2003
AssemblyGermany: Mannheim (EvoBus)
Body and chassis
ClassMidibus
Doors2
Floor typeLow floor
Chassis160(169.031.169.331)
Powertrain
EngineOM 904 Euro 2,125kw,2300 rpm
Capacity12/16/20 seats
Power output85 kW (114 hp)
TransmissionDiesel-electric
Dimensions
Length8,100 millimetres (26 ft 6+78 in),
8.9 metres (29 ft 2+38 in),
9.6 metres (31 ft 6 in)
Width2,350 mm (7 ft 8+12 in)
Height2,950 mm (9 ft 8+18 in)
Curb weight12120
Mercedes-Benz Cito front
Mercedes-Benz Cito rear

The bus was available in three lengths: 8,100 mm, 8,900 mm, and 9,600 metre long and it has a width of 2,350 mm. It has a capacity ranged from 31 passengers, 34 passengers and 38 passengers. It was replaced by short wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Citaro K In 2006 which was the successor of the Mercedes-Benz Cito.

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