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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 191,145 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 452 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers only slightly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 41 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 Supercar Series Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively ahead 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

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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The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the VW ID. Buzz Bus have?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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