Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro vs BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) for as low as €41000, while the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) begins at €11200.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) is a Minivan, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) is a Hatchback.

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Years of Production 2022-2024 2013-2017
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style Minivan Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €41000 €11200
GCC Score 6 4.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017).

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 130 km
Range (WLTP) 423 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 362 km 133 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 21.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 18.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.3 kWh/100 km 14.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.7 km/kWh 7.07 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.6 3.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) has more power, the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 250 Nm
0-100 km/h 10.2 s 7.2 s
Top Speed 145 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 2.8 3.2

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Length 4712 mm 3999 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2211 mm 2039 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1985 mm 1775 mm
Height 1927 mm 1578 mm
Wheelbase 2989 mm 2570 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah (2013-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 2471 kg 1270 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 1121 l 260 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2205 l 1100 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1000 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 8.1 4.2
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