The TopClass 500 features the largest luggage compartment in the premium coach segment. Since it can be perfectly tailored to meet your specific applications, it is especially cost-efficient for you on the road. No matter which version you choose, they all deliver an impressive price-performance, fair investment costs per seat, unprecedented availability and, above all, high future security.

HDH models
Models
The TopClass 500 that suits you best.
All models at a glance.
TopClass S 515 HDH.
Ready to take on extra carrying capacity.
Thanks to its high carrying capacity, the S 515 HDH offers plenty of room for equipment. In addition, its small turning circle makes it highly manoeuvrable.
TopClass S 516 HDH.
Versatile in use.
The S 516 HDH, as a "golden mean", ranks among the most popular Setra models - with four to five more seats than the S 515 HDH. Its high luggage compartment volume, with lots of room for large luggage, also contributes to this.
TopClass S 517 HDH.
Noticeably more space.
The S 517 HDH, thanks to its length, features the largest luggage compartment in its class. With up to 59 seats, it is a true specialist for long-distance travel. With a turning circle of just over 23 meters, it is actually more agile than many of its shorter competitors.
All the facts at a glance.
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Dimensions | ||
Total length [mm] | 12.495 | 13.325 |
Width [mm] | 2.550 | 2.550 |
Total height [mm] | 3.880 | 3.880 |
Interior standing height [mm] | 2.100 | 2.100 |
Low-floor area [mm] | 53 | 53 |
Wheelbase [mm] | 5.470 | 6.300 |
Distance between rear axles [mm] | 1.350 | 1.350 |
Turning circle [mm] | 19.574 | 21.512 |
High driver's position [mm] | 1.070 | 1.070 |
Drive | ||
Engine | OM 471 Euro VI | OM 471 Euro VI |
Nominal capacity [kW] | 350 / 375 | 350 / 375 |
Max. torque [Nm] | 2.300 / 2.500 | 2.300 / 2.500 |
at speed [1/min] | 1.100 | 1.100 |
Displacement [l - Litre] | 12,8 | 12,8 |
Type | 6-cylinder in-line engine | 6-cylinder in-line engine |
EU emission standard | VI | VI |
Injection | Common-rail-technology with X-pulse pressure booster | Common-rail-technology with X-pulse pressure booster |
Transmission | Mercedes-Benz GO 250-8 MPS (PowerShift), 8-gear | Mercedes-Benz GO 250-8 MPS (PowerShift), 8-gear |
Chassis | ||
Front axle: independent suspension, anti-roll bar | ✔ | ✔ |
Drive axle: with anti-roll bar | ✔ | ✔ |
Trailing axle: active steering, independent suspension | ✔ | ✔ |
Raising/Lowering system | ✔ | ✔ |
Kneeling | ✔ | ✔ |
Engine/Drive/Brake management with retarder integration | ✔ | ✔ |
Brakes | ||
Pneumatic disc brakes on all axles | ✔ | ✔ |
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) | ✔ | ✔ |
Electronically controlled braking system (EBS) | ✔ | ✔ |
Anti-blocking system (ABS) | ✔ | ✔ |
Traction control system (TCS) | ✔ | ✔ |
Brake Assist (BAS) | ✔ | ✔ |
Retarder | ✔ | ✔ |
Retarder limiter (RL) | ✔ | ✔ |
Safety | ||
Front Collision Guard (FCG) | ✔ | ✔ |
Adaptive Cruise Control (ART) | ✔ | ✔ |
Lane Assist (SPA) | ✔ | ✔ |
Attention Assist (AtAs) | ✔* | ✔* |
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) | ✔* | ✔* |
Active Brake Assist 4 (ABA 4) | ✔ | ✔ |
Cost-effectiveness | ||
Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) | ✔* | ✔* |
Eco Driver Feedback (EDF) | ✔* | ✔* |
Seats/Luggage compartment | ||
Number of seats – Standard seating | 51 | 55 |
Number of seats – With 4* equipment | 46 | 50 |
Number of seats – With 5* equipment | 42 | 46 |
Storage volume – Luggage compartment volume [m³] | 8,9 | 8,9 |
Storage volume – Additional storage volume [m³] | 2,2 | 2,2 |
Seating versions 1 | S 515 HDH - 3 stars - 51 seats + WC | S 516 HDH - 3 stars - 57 seats + WC |
Seating versions 2 | S 515 HDH - 4 stars - 46 seats + WC + on-board kitchen | S 516 HDH - 4 stars - 50 seats (staggered) + WC + on-board kitchen |
Fuel tanks | ||
Diesel fuel tank volume [l - Litre] | 520 | 520 |
AdBlue tank volume [l - Litre] | 53 | 53 |
Can be filled from both sides | ✔ | ✔ |
Doors | ||
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Door 1 – Number of door panels | 1 | 1 |
Door 1 – Width per panel [mm] | 900 | 900 |
Door 1 – Entrance, above the roadway – Without kneeling [mm] | 370 | 370 |
Door 1 – Entrance, above the roadway – Kneeling step 1 [mm] | 330 | 330 |
Door 2 – Number of door panels | 1 | 1 |
Door 2 – Width per panel [mm] | 900 | 900 |
Door 2 – Entrance, above the roadway – Without kneeling [mm] | 340 | 340 |
Door 2 – Entrance, above the roadway – Kneeling step 1 [mm] | 300 | 300 |
Heating/Air conditioning/Ventilation | ||
Convector heating at side walls | ✔ | ✔ |
Under-seat fan heater | ✔* | ✔* |
Temperature control at window-sill level | ✔* | ✔* |
Integrated air conditioning system | ✔ | ✔ |
Driver's area air conditioning | ✔ | ✔ |
EvoCool TopAir | ✔ | ✔ |
* Special feature
The specifications correspond to standard vehicle configurations. Technical modifications may have occurred after the copy deadline. Therefore, please contact your Setra representative for the latest binding version.