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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Mercedes Vito Bus?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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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 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 Vito Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,234 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 85 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

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

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is a bit 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 Cargo delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,090 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus has only a minor advantage 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 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 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
640 - 753 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
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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
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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
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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