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Mercedes T Class vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Mercedes T Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

T Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,597 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

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

T Class

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: Mercedes T Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 708 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries slightly more – 753 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 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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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 Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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
19.2 - 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
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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
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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
Is the Mercedes T Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes T Class is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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