Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQV 300 Long vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) has a starting price of €62010, compared to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…), which starts at €73101.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Spain | Germany |
| Body Style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €62010 | €73101 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €47444 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.4 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 363 km | 423 km |
| Range (GCC) | 301 km | 360 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 29.9 kWh/100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.34 km/kWh | 4.56 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 2.6 | 5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 185 kW, while the Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) maxes out at 110 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 110 kW | 185 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Performance
The Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) is front-wheel drive, while the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 365 Nm | 679 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 s | 6.1 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.9 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) stretches out longer, while the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) compensates with a wider stance. As for height, they’re nearly identical, so headroom should be comparable.
The Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5140 mm | 4712 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2249 mm | 2211 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1928 mm | 1985 mm |
| Height | 1901 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm | 2989 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1800 kg, whereas the Mercedes EQV 300 Long (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Mercedes EQV 300 Long | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 | 5, 6 |
| Curb Weight | 2741 kg | 2652 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 1030 l | 1121 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 4630 l | 2123 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
