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Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,630 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

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.

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Bus offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 2,425 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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 Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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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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Mercedes Marco Polo
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 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
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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