Compare Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater vs BharatBenz 1017 : Staff 35 / 39 Seater

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	35+D (Push back) 39+D (High back)

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	4D34i CRDI

Power	85 HP	170 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	9400 Kg	10600 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Staff, Tourist

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	40,000 Km (Oil change)

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	4D34i CRDI

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Unitised fuel injection pump

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	3907 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	85 HP@2500 rpm	170 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	520 Nm@1500 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	325 mm dia Organic

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	6 speed manual (6F+1R) With overdrive gear

Gearbox	GBS 27, Synchromesh	M036, Synchromesh type Cable shift

Max Speed	84 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	CNG	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	480 Litres	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 43 Litres

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

GVW	9400 Kg	10600 Kg

Seating Layout	2X2 3X2	2x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	35+D (Push back) 39+D (High back)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Aluminique body structure

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

Floor Type	Chequered flooring	Silicon embedded vinyl

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

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

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	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres	235/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4920 mm	5300 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	17.5 m	18.6 m

Ground Clearance	223 mm	192 mm

Floor Height	930 mm

Overall Length	9300 mm	9787 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2350 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm

Front Overhang	1275 mm	1323 mm

Rear Overhang	2700 mm	3164 mm

Front Track	1665 mm	1790 mm

Rear Track	1660 mm	1690 mm

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	No	Yes

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	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

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Push back seats High back (Optional)

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	NA	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	No	Rear luggage boot

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	Yes	No

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe

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