Compare performance (238 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or VW ID.7 Touring?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes B Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,932 £.
As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 606 km more than the Mercedes B Class.
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 VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is a bit faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.
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, Mercedes B Class is substantially lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 274 L more than the Mercedes B Class.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries a bit more – 550 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring 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.
The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
detailsThe VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
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Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
4,419 mm
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
1,562 mm
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
223 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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