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Mercedes V Class vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

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

Mercedes V Class

  • barely lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

V 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.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,309 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus offers noticeably 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 V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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.

V Class

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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is barely lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 308 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Mercedes V Class
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
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
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
370 - 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 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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