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Mercedes GLS vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes GLS vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,807 £.

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 GLS offers somewhat more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 985 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries noticeably more – 820 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
810 - 820 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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