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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,436 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 422 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 clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers barely more torque with 720 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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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VW ID. Buzz Cargo
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
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
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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
-
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
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