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Mercedes B Class vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

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?

Mercedes B Class vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

ID.7 Touring

Engine and Performance:

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.

B Class

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mercedes B Class
VW ID.7 Touring

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Mercedes B Class

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.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The 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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Mercedes B Class
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,419 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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