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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,573 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 380 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 820 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 600 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely 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
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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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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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 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
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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