Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2
Car A
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2 is a four-seat, FWD electric model aimed at city driving, pairing punchy 204 hp performance with a usable 400 km range. Limited cargo space and FWD-only traction make it less ideal for cargo-heavy or winter-focused needs.
4 seatsHatchbackElectricElectric
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety421 hp
Why compared more powerbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame ranking profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 22 / 56
City 60 / 51
Budget / value 42 / 36
Road trip 29 / 42
Performance 30 / 36
Cargo 5 / 24
Practical 35 / 36
Premium 30 / 55
Winter 18 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2

  • Responsive 204 hp and 310 Nm with 8.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident city driving
  • 77 kWh battery and up to 400 km range suit commuting and weekend trips
  • Four-seat layout works well for couples or small households
  • Good value in its segment given the battery size and performance

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2+2 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Related comparisons