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Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Mercedes Marco Polo

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

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 Cargo is visibly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,921 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is barely lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 730 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries somewhat more – 753 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 km
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 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
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
-
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
-

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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