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Mercedes AMG GT vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes AMG GT vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,649 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 474 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 741 Nm more.

AMG GT

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: VW ID. Buzz Bus offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is visibly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries considerably more – 600 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 385 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
Mercedes AMG GT
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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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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Mercedes AMG GT
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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