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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • barely more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,843 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 367 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers barely more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 814 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries clearly more – 753 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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