Compare Tata LP 712 : Starbus Ex 32 Seater vs BharatBenz 1017 : School 39 / 49 Seater

Seating Capacity	32+D	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	4D34i CRDI

Power	123 HP	170 HP

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	7490 Kg	10600 Kg

	Staff, Stage carriage	School, Colleges

Warranty	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km

Service Interval	20,000 Km (Short route) 40,000 Km (Long route)	40,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	497 TCIC CRDI	4D34i CRDI

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Unitised fuel injection pump

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	3907 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	123 HP@2400 rpm	170 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	400 Nm@1300-1500 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

Clutch	310 mm dia With clutch booster	325 mm dia Organic

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	6 speed manual (6F+1R) With overdrive gear

Gearbox	GBS 550 with cable shift	M036, Synchromesh type Cable shift

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	160 Litres	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 43 Litres

Electricals Battery	12 V, 150 Ah 65 Amps	2x12V, 120 Ah

GVW	7490 Kg	10600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2 3x2

Seating Capacity	32+D	39+D (2x2) 49+D (3x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Aluminique body structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	In-swing, Automatic

Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring	Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Ladder type channel with cross members

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	Fully Floating Type

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	235/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4200 mm	5300 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	14.6 m	18.6 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm	192 mm

Overall Length	8150 mm	9787 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2350 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	1323 mm

Rear Overhang	2520 mm	3164 mm

Front Track	1650 mm	1790 mm

Rear Track	1587 mm	1690 mm

Driver Seat		4 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics		Yes

Air Conditioner (AC)	Optional	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	Yes

Sun Visor	Flap Type	Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Pasted

Hatrack	Tubular Modular in AC option	Modular

Passenger Seat	High back seats	Bench seats (3x2) High back (Optional in 2x2)

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Free flow

Bottle Holder		Available on each seat

Music System		Optional fitment

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

Grab Handle		Available on each seat

Window Guardrail	Yes	No

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Guarded driver area

Door Alarm	Yes	Yes

Roof Hatch	No	Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	No

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	No

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	No