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BMW iX vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

BMW iX vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

BMW iX

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 iX costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,716 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX offers clearly more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 216 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

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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 iX offers substantially more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers clearly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 336 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 840 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX 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 £71,600
iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 701 km
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Reviews BMW iX

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Massimiliano La Vignma
5 Feb 2026, 13:42:39

Innovative, with generous interior space but at the expense of the boot. I have an M60 — strong acceleration and excellent self-charging, especially on the motorway.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
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Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,970 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
505 - 575 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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