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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • 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:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,073 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is a bit more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

Vito Transporter

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 slightly faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 markedly 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 484 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 4,395 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries markedly more – 884 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is far 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
102 - 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
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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