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Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Sedan · Electric · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Car B
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz focuses on easy city use with enough power and a solid 423 km range from a 77 kWh battery. Limited 112 L luggage space holds it back if you regularly carry gear.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety204 hpElectric
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 42
City 40 / 55
Budget / value 59 / 46
Road trip 62 / 52
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 28 / 8
Practical 49 / 29
Premium 57 / 36
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300d · Orange = Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300d Volkswagen ID. Buzz
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

  • Solid 423 km range from a 77 kWh battery supports commuting and weekend trips
  • Adequate performance for urban traffic (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s, 204 hp)
  • Five-seat layout and FWD suit daily family city use
  • At 49,900 it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz E 300d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen ID. Buzz if…
More power
Volkswagen ID. Buzz puts out 204 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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