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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 231,430 £.

Super Series Roadster

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 McLaren Super Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 121 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.

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Bus offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 962 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 1,282 L.

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
VW ID. Buzz Bus
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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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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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
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