Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2024 Mercedes EQE SUV

Both the ID.BUZZ and the EQE SUV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the EQE SUV’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.BUZZ for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Mercedes doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the EQE SUV.

There are over 68 percent more Volkswagen dealers than there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ID.BUZZ’s warranty.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Volkswagen vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Volkswagen 2 places higher in reliability than Mercedes.

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.BUZZ has larger rear tires than the EQE SUV (265/45R20 vs. 235/55R19).

The ID.BUZZ’s 235/50R20 front and 265/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the EQE SUV’s standard 55 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.BUZZ has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the EQE SUV.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 8.2 inches longer than on the EQE SUV (127.5 inches vs. 119.3 inches).

The ID.BUZZ has standard seating for 7 passengers; the EQE SUV can only carry 5.

The ID.BUZZ has .2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom and 4.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the EQE SUV.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the EQE SUV.

The ID.BUZZ’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the EQE SUV’s (2600 vs. 0 pounds).

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.BUZZ to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the EQE SUV.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the EQE SUV.