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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Mercedes GLS?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,807 £.

GLS

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 Mercedes GLS offers slightly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 985 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 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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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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