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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,181 £.

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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 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 drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Bus have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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