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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Mercedes Vito Bus?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,525 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is considerably more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 115 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

Vito 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 visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is somewhat faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers marginally more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 1,340 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 2,785 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 477 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus sits just ahead 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 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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Reviews VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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