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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Bus

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.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,913 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 384 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 860 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus leads convincingly 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
VW ID. Buzz Bus
BMW 3 Series Saloon

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
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