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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Mercedes VLE?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,150 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers markedly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 252 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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 VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is visibly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries barely more – 753 kg compared to 711 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a decisive 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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