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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,181 £.

Sprinter Bus

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is marginally faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 229 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, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is very slightly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries markedly more – 1,144 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 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
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,712 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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