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Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,234 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 85 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is somewhat faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 20 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:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is a bit lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers noticeably more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,090 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries visibly more – 1,077 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a slight edge 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

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

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