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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit 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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,616 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is substantially more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

Sprinter 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 Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is considerably faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 70 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 3 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is a bit lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,600 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,888 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a solid overall lead 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
90 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 - 150 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
A, 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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