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Mercedes C Class Estate vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes C Class Estate vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • a bit more power
  • substantially 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

C Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C Class Estate is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 255 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers moderately more torque with 679 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

C Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is markedly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 850 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is far ahead overall 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
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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Reviews Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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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
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
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Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,820 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
460 - 565 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C Class Estate have?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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