Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2024 Mercedes EQS SUV

Both the ID.BUZZ and the EQS SUV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the EQS 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 EQS 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 a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 1.1 inches longer than on the EQS SUV (127.5 inches vs. 126.4 inches).

The ID.BUZZ is 6.4 inches shorter than the EQS SUV, making the ID.BUZZ easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The ID.BUZZ has .4 inches more rear headroom and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the EQS SUV.

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