Amazing Space.
TopClass 500 S 531 DT.

Amazing Space.

The TopClass S 531 DT is a coach that interprets space and luxury in an all-new, contemporary way. It combines impressive elegance, safety, cost-effectiveness and connectivity on two levels. With its versatile concept, it is as ideal for luxurious adventure tours with discerning passengers as it is for modern long-distance routes.

Economy

En route cost-effectively in the TopClass S 531 DT.

If you believe that the S 531 DT is pure luxury, you are right in every respect. Except when it comes to operating costs. Because in fact, the double-decker coach uniquely combines amazing performance with outstanding efficiency. So that you can feel confident heading into the future.

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Safety

A state-of-the-art safety concept.

With the S 531 DT, you will always know what is ahead – in terms of road traffic as well as your planning. With this in mind, the S 531 DT ensures marvelous relaxation not only for your passengers, but also for you. This begins with Setra’s high safety standard which delivers the best possible protection during the journey. And this is where the S 531 DT is way ahead in the world of the double-decker coaches.

The latest generation of driving assistance systems pick up on the environment more precisely than ever before, they react with foresight and prevent dangerous situations from arising in the first place. The state-of-the-art safety concept also takes into account the people outside the vehicle.

The new Emergency Brake Assist ABA 6 Plus detects obstacles, including stationary or moving pedestrians or cyclists, even more precisely and in almost all traffic situations and can initiate emergency full-stop braking. As a result, it ensures the highest level of safety in the city as well as on motorways and dual carriageways. In addition, the S 531 DT comes with Sideguard Assist 2 as standard, offering even greater protection for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to sensors on the left and right when turning and changing lanes. Frontguard Assist monitors the area immediately ahead of the vehicle as standard.

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Design & Comfort

Expect the unexpected.

Grandeur which affects all of your senses – an experience from the very first second.

Its appearance is impressive. Its design, breathtaking. Its size, majestic. The TopClass S 531 DT presents itself as a touring coach that interprets space and luxury in a new, contemporary way. The design of the double-decker touring coach conveys all the values that the Setra TopClass stands for. The distinctive lines of the front, side and rear suggest safety and reliability. The stylish design elements convey exclusivity and desirability. And the redesigned, striking front exudes dynamism and confidence. Discover all the details of this unique travel giant, which combines its imposing appearance with perfect elegance.

Tips & Tricks - the TopClass S 531 DT

Navigation system, Lane Keeping Assist, multifunction key – the Setra S 531 DT is not just perfectly suited to almost any travel concept; it also offers all sorts of useful features and functions. Just so you don't miss any of them, we show you the best tips & tricks for your Setra S 531 DT here.

Design

Distinctively excellent.

The new family face.

The headlamp design has also been spectacularly revised. The new, even brighter LED lights offer even more safety when driving at night. Incorporated in a black chrome-plated housing, they are modelled on the shape of theatre spotlights and illuminate the road for the driver almost like a stage.

The front light design has also been considerably revised. The new, even brighter LED headlights now shine in the TopClass and ComfortClass (optional). With black-chrome coated housing, the LED headlights are modelled on the shape of theatre spotlights and illuminate the road for the driver in a stage-like fashion. Refined: Indicator, daytime running light and position light are combined in a full LED lighting element to form a "light bar" and are harmoniously embedded in a shiny clasp.

Discover a new fascinating side of Setra.

The new dynamic character element of Setra coaches.

With the new striking design, Setra coaches attract all eyes. The character element with the three-dimensional brand logo prominently placed on the side profile functions as an unmistakable identifying feature. It is finished in chrome on the Setra TopClass and in silver on the ComfortClass. The new look is completed by the La Linea, which extends along the entire length of the vehicle. This adds dynamism and emphasises the aerodynamic design of the body with its lines.

Comfort for the passengers

Twice as much TopClass.

Its appearance is impressive. Its design, breathtaking. Its size, majestic.

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Comfort for the driver

360° of truly amazing spaciousness.

The S 531 DT doesn't just fulfil the highest of demands, it turns the fascinating world of touring bus comfort into an experience from the very moment the passengers board – notably through the optional fragrance system in the entrance area.

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OMNIplus Service

Discover our Premium Service for your Setra.

With bus-specific provision, individual solutions and an extensive range, OMNIplus ensures your vehicles are always ready for deployment and your company remains operational.

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Technical data

Technical data and equipment at a glance.

The TopClass S 531 DT is a coach that interprets space and luxury in an all-new, contemporary way. It combines impressive elegance, safety, cost-effectiveness and connectivity on two levels. With its versatile concept, it is as ideal for luxurious adventure tours with discerning passengers as it is for modern long-distance routes.

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Legal notice on active safety assistance systems: Emergency braking systems and other safety assistance systems can support the driver and mitigate the severity of accidents or prevent accidents in critical driving situations under optimal conditions, within the system limits. However, irrespective of this, the driver has a duty to adapt his driving behaviour and in particular his speed to the traffic and weather conditions and to be attentive at all times. This applies in particular to special situations such as icy or wet roads, rain, crosswind, poor visibility, snowfall, fog, etc. Consequently, the driver, as the driver of the vehicle, has the responsibility for the entire driving situation at all times and must not rely exclusively on the safety assistance systems.

Assistance systems can only support drivers. The driver is always fully responsible for driving the vehicle safely.

Economy

The bottom line - exceptional cost-effectiveness.

With the TopClass, you benefit from a surprisingly low total cost of ownership (TCO).

The S 531 DT clearly shows that luxury and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. Thanks to the lower investment per seat, the double-decker at full occupancy is usually more cost-effective than two coaches.

The Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY Power engine with its environmentally friendly BlueTEC 6 exhaust gas aftertreatement isn't just powerful, quiet and future-oriented, it's also extremely frugal.

The PPC (option) is a GPS cruise control, which also engages in the automatic control of the PowerShift 3 transmission.* Because the system knows the topography ahead, it enables the automatic gear switching before declines, on mountainous terrain, before hilltops and in valleys - for a predictive selection of gear and speed.

The PPC therefore contributes to the optimisation of fuel consumption and makes the TopClass even more cost-effective.

The maintenance costs of the DT model are pleasingly low. You'll benefit from the remarkably long service intervals, the easy accessibility of the components for maintenance, as well as a sophisticated switching system for exhaust aftertreatment.

Your S 531 DT’s overall cost-effectiveness.

Capital costs.

With the S 531 DT, you are investing in a coach with an exceptionally high residual value. To ensure the greatest possible cost-effectiveness, we also tailor the equipment, financing, service and service contracts exactly to your intended applications. On request, BusStore will guarantee the residual value of your coach and buy it back later – giving you the greatest possible planning security.

Energy costs.

The S 531 DT’s highly efficient engine ensures low energy costs at maximum performance. The Mercedes-Benz GO-250 PowerShift 3 transmission, which is ideally optimised to the engine, further enhances fuel consumption. OMNIplus DriverTraining also contributes to low fuel consumption. Aerodynamics, however, have the greatest impact on energy consumption: the coach’s aero-front and aero-rear enable an air resistance coefficient of cw = 0.35. Depending on the application, this leads to considerable savings in fuel costs. And the higher the annual mileage, the greater your savings.

Maintenance and repair costs.

Long service intervals of up to 120,000 kilometres reduce costs and downtime. Thanks to the comprehensive OMNIplus Service Network with bus- and coach-specific Service Points, you remain mobile at all times. This also has a positive effect on the overall cost-effectiveness of your double-decker coach. Even the assistance systems pay off, since more active safety means a reduced risk of accidents. This not only reduces the risk of personal injury, but can also save repair costs and downtime. After all, the S 531 DT only earns money when travelling with passengers – and not in the workshop. We are continuously optimising all these cost factors. This results in the S 531 DT not only impressing your passengers, but also contributing more to your bottom line. Your Setra representative will be pleased to provide you with a customised estimate.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Looking at the big picture.

There is a lot more that goes into what your Setra costs than its purchase price. At Setra, we always make it a point to look at the big picture when we develop a coach or bus. We optimise all TCO factors in view of achieving the best possible cost-effectiveness for you. These factors include investment costs, energy costs, maintenance and repair costs, as well as the residual value when your vehicle is sold.

The good news is that yes, we can influence them and we do – to the greatest possible extent. For example, by continuing to develop and evolve our drive components, by reducing the need for maintenance, by offering customised services – and of course, through the well-known outstanding quality and durability of our coaches and buses.

* 95% of approx. 300,000 km of highways and federal roads in Europe are currently already covered.

Safety

A state-of-the-art safety concept.

With the S 531 DT's high safety standard, you and your passengers are always well protected.

360° camera

The 360° camera system consists of four cameras that capture the immediate vehicle environment and generate an indirect all-round view. The associated 10" screen is located on the A-pillar above the cockpit. This system allows pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles to be seen even in areas that are otherwise not visible to the driver. In this way, the system increases road safety, as collision hazards can be detected and, at best, prevented.

The views from the 360° camera are available up to a speed of approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving forwards and always when reversing. Note: Risk of accidents due to objects protruding into the traffic area above the cameras, e.g. protruding roofs, exterior mirrors of your own and other buses, etc. The cameras cannot detect these objects. Particularly in the 360° view, the impression of a free environment can be created even though objects above the mounted cameras protrude into the turning space.

Active Brake Assist 6

The emergency braking system ABA 6 assists the driver by automatically initiating emergency braking if there is a risk of rear-impact collision with vehicles in front or stationary obstacles. It also detects moving or stationary persons and cyclists in front of the vehicle. The system reacts to this with an acoustic and visual warning to the driver as well as an automatically initiated partial braking or emergency braking.

With Active Brake Assist 6, accidents can be avoided even more reliably. The system covers the entire vehicle speed range and is active in the background. Up to a speed of 60 km/h, pedestrians and cyclists can react. The ABA 6 safety system reacts to crossing and oncoming pedestrians and moving cyclists in the vehicle’s own lane with automatic emergency braking. This automation also provides increased safety for cyclists, whether in intercity or urban traffic.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) displays the current pressure in the individual tyres and warns of deviations from the optimum pressure. This reduces tyre wear, has a positive effect on fuel consumption and prevents dangerous tyre damage.

The wireless tyre pressure monitoring with indication in the multifunctional display is an electronic safety system that permanently monitors the air pressure of all tyres. Tyre pressure losses are displayed within the system limits. The right tyre pressure contributes to driving safety and significantly reduced fuel consumption. Even a tyre pressure set 0.5 bar too low can increase fuel consumption by up to 5%. The wheel electronics are positioned on the valve on the inside of the rim. The sensors record the data relevant to the tyre pressure and transmit it to the display instrument.

Traffic Sign Assist (TSA)

The innovative Traffic Sign Assist offers maximum safety and comfort on the road. Thanks to GPS and camera support, the vehicle speed is constantly compared with the current traffic regulations.

The system is designed to provide dedicated and appropriate feedback if the permitted speed is exceeded. Thanks to the state-of-the-art instrument cluster, the driver receives both visual and audible signals that immediately draw attention to the speed.

MirrorCam

The modern MirrorCam system provides a clear and full view of the road traffic. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the driving safety is improved and the risk of accidents is minimised. The extended field of vision enables the driver to see pedestrians, cyclists and other road users in the surrounding area. This eliminates the blind spot when turning right.

Depending on the vehicle, the images are displayed on 7" and 15" monitors. The two high-resolution displays show the different fields of vision. The photodiodes integrated in the monitors detect the incident light and adjust the brightness of the respective monitor individually. To make it easier for the driver to evaluate the images, the 15" variants have three different guide lines. Together with the permanently calibrated vehicle end line, the distance line assists the driver in assessing approaching objects. The Overtaking Assist overlay is activated from a speed of 10 km/h with flashing, in order to safely assist overtaking or turning. In addition, the display for Blind Spot Assist is installed in the monitor.

High beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically switches the high beam on or off depending on traffic, so that optimum illumination of the road is always ensured. In this way, it contributes to greater safety through improved lighting conditions and optimized illumination, and increases driving comfort and safety.

Sideguard Assist 2

Sideguard Assist 2 is a pioneer in elevating road safety to a new level. The innovative technology detects critical situations that may arise when turning and changing lanes and warns the driver of possible collisions.

Sideguard Assist 2 is a safety assistance system that supports the driver in critical situations when turning right or turning left when visibility is possibly restricted. The system is designed to help detect moving obstacles within the system limits, and warns the driver so as to avoid critical situations or reduce the consequences of accidents when turning off or changing lanes. The side areas of the vehicle are constantly monitored. As a result, vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists who may be in the blind spot are detected on both the front passenger side and the driver’s side. The radar system precisely detects the movements and warns the driver of possible collisions. The intuitive user interface and clear warnings allow the driver to drive safely and relaxed.

Sideguard Assist 2 & Frontguard Assist
Attention Assist (AtAs)

Attention Assist (AtAs) is a safety assistance system that can help prevent microsleep. It thus contributes to improved driving safety, especially on long journeys and when driving at night. The system warns the driver visually and acoustically when it detects typical signs of overtiredness or inattention and prompts him/her to take a break. The warning is independent of the electronic logging device (ELD).

To analyze driving behavior, the steering movements are evaluated and an individual driver profile is created from them. The evaluation of the steering style is based on a stored algorithm. It evaluates steering errors made by the driver. At the beginning of the journey, the system first “learns” the driver's steering profile – this only occurs at speeds above 37 mph (60km/h). During the journey the custom steering behavior learned in this manner is then constantly compared in an electronic control unit with the driver’s current steering behavior and the respective driving conditions. A warning with a symbol (coffee cup in the display) appears when the current steering style deviates from the steering profile learned by the system.

Lane Assist (SPA)

With the aid of a camera system behind the windshield, the Lane Departure Warning system detects when the vehicle unintentionally leaves a marked lane. As soon as the vehicle crosses the markings, the driver is warned by a clear vibration on the corresponding side of the driver's seat.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) significantly reduces the risk of the vehicle skidding and tipping over by selectively braking individual wheels or by braking the vehicle as a whole.

Legal notice on active safety assistance systems: Emergency braking systems and other safety assistance systems can support the driver and mitigate the severity of accidents or prevent accidents in critical driving situations under optimal conditions, within the system limits. However, irrespective of this, the driver has a duty to adapt his driving behaviour and in particular his speed to the traffic and weather conditions and to be attentive at all times. This applies in particular to special situations such as icy or wet roads, rain, crosswind, poor visibility, snowfall, fog, etc. Consequently, the driver, as the driver of the vehicle, has the responsibility for the entire driving situation at all times and must not rely exclusively on the safety assistance systems.

Assistance systems can only support drivers. The driver is always fully responsible for driving the vehicle safely.

Comfort for the passengers

Twice as much TopClass.

Its appearance is impressive. Its design, breathtaking. Its size, majestic.

In the lower deck, passengers are surprised with an ambience that opens up an unexpected feeling of space. When the journey begins, the driving sounds are only a gentle whisper. In the comfortable seats, passengers can lean back entirely relaxed, while enjoying innovative luxury, such as the individual on-board entertainment – and feel like they have arrived long before reaching the final destination.

Anyone who steps into the wide and bright staircase leading up to the panoramic deck will experience a one-of-a-kind feeling of spaciousness, not to mention some highly impressive vistas. The cockpit is also reminiscent of a panoramic terrace with its fantastic all-round view. Plus, the optionally available TopSky glass roof also contributes to the very special feeling of spaciousness.

Both stairways accessing the panorama deck are spacious and comfortable. The optional storage cabinet can positioned behind the last row of seats. For ideal passenger flow with fast entry and exit, the front stairway to the panoramic deck can be optionally positioned on the vehicle’s right-hand side.

Your passengers travel perfectly relaxed in their comfortable seats, enjoying innovative luxury as well as individual on-board entertainment - and feel they have arrived long before the destination is reached.

Barrier-free equipment.

Moving or removing seats in the TopClass S 531 DT results in up to two wheelchair spaces (depending on the equipment selected). Additionally, the coach can be equipped on request with barrier-free access as per ECE-R 107. The extra-wide rear entrance (115 cm) and a wheelchair ramp allow passengers with reduced mobility to get into the bus comfortably.

A stepless washroom.

The bright washroom is stepless and therefore accessibly barrier-free. Its modern ergonomic interior design and pleasant indoor height ensure spaciousness while increasing comfort.

Comfort for the driver

360° of truly amazing spaciousness.

The S 531 DT doesn't just fulfil the highest of demands, it turns the fascinating world of touring bus comfort into an experience from the very moment the passengers board – notably through the optional fragrance system in the entrance area.

Maximum comfort for the driver.

Clean lines and intuitive operation are what this work station is all about. This is true of the elegant “Comfort” touring coach cockpit, as well as the optional “Comfort Plus” premium touring coach cockpit. Both combine superior comfort and harmonious design with outstanding ergonomics – from the multifunctional steering wheel, through the multi-adjustable seat, to the separate air-conditioning system.

Connectivity and on-board entertainment.

With the optional Coach MediaRouter, passengers can access the Internet via Wi-Fi or retrieve media content on their mobile devices. The optional DVB-T2 tuner transmits TV programmes to the passenger monitors, or plays movies and music via the USB interface.

High efficiency meets high-level comfort: the long-distance line version.

For both long-distance versions, the front ascent is positioned to enable an optimal passenger flow directly to the left of the entrance 1. Two wheelchair spaces are located in front of the entrance 2. The frequent-stop brake switch ensures more comfort for the driver and additional safety during stops. Moreover, the vehicle can be equipped with an additional tank.

Space for your ideas.

Whether it's a luxury tour or merely a simple means of transport from A to B – be it an intercity bus, a bistro bus or a VIP bus, the TopClass S 531 DT portfolio proposes a vast array of versatility. Different interior variants for as many as 93 passengers make it the ideal partner for a range of business models. Two interior examples are shown on the right-hand side. And there's a lot more which is possible. Simply discuss your individual needs with us and we'll build you a tailor-made bus.