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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,345 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 29 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 870 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively 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 £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 329 - 485 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 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
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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