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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • visibly more power
  • slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,782 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 19 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers visibly 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 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 Cargo delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

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 Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 2,700 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries moderately more – 884 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is far ahead overall 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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The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 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
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
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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
-
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
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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
2024
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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