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Mercedes T Class vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

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

Mercedes T Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

T Class

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 T Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,888 £.

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 VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 209 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 T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

T Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 844 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries only slightly more – 630 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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
Mercedes T Class
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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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 T Class
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 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
135 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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