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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • markedly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,073 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers marginally more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus 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 Bus is moderately faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 484 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 4,395 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries noticeably more – 884 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes Vito Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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