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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • markedly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,507 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 358 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 614 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries visibly more – 753 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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