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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

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

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,777 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 376 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

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 E Class Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 725 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 645 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly superior 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 E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 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
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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