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Mercedes G Class vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes G Class vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G 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.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,735 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 6 km more than the Mercedes G Class.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Mercedes G Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

G Class

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, VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 700 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries slightly more – 715 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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
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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G Class have?

The Mercedes G Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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