Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
How the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz EQC | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 267 mi | 286 mi |
| Usable battery | 80 kWh | 79 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2020 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Mercedes-Benz EQC | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 176 mi | 190 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 254 mi | 272 mi |
| Motorway | 208 mi | 224 mi |
| City | 288 mi | 309 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Further in winter
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- More efficient
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Mercedes-Benz EQC is rated 267 mi and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz 286 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 176 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQC and 190 mi from the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.