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Mercedes VLE vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Mercedes VLE vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VLE

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,859 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is barely more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 222 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

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 moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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 VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is markedly lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 795 L. That’s a difference of about 545 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries somewhat more – 711 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly superior 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 £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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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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