Comparing 2026 EQS 450+ 4MATIC vs 2025 Pro S Plus with 4MOTION (representative trims)
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $89,950 | $68,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | $50,000 - $58,000 |
| Destination | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| OTD (New) | $97,471 | $75,677 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | TBD | $53,905 - $62,385 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 512 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 6.2 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | 6,184 lbs | 6,197 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 3,968 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 312 mi | 231 mi |
| Battery | 118 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Charging Type | CCS (+NACS adpt) | CCS1 (+NACS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | 200 kW | 200 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 31 min | 26 min |
| Onboard AC | 9.6 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 7.9 hrs | 7 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 10.1 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 201.8 in | 195.4 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 78.1 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 76.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 in | 6.3 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32 in | 42.4 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 35.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | Basic L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Mercedes Driver Assistance (Active Lane Change Assist) | VW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | MBUX with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims |
| Center Display | 12.8" OLED portrait touchscreen | 12.9" touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 5.3" driver display |
| HUD | Optional | Yes |
| Other Displays | — | — |
| Audio | Burmester 3D surround sound | Harman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp |
| Driver Profiles | MBUX user profiles (up to 7, biometric/fingerprint/voice) | Yes — memory seats/mirrors |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | — | — |
| Behind 3rd Row | 6.8 cu ft | 18.6 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 28.2 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 71.3 cu ft | 145.5 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Partial |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | — | 48.4 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV$89,950
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$68,990
Pre-Owned Price
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVNo meaningful used market yet
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$50,000 - $58,000
Destination
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV$1,150
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$1,550
OTD (New)
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV$97,471
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$75,677
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVTBD
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$53,905 - $62,385
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVAWD
Volkswagen ID. BuzzAWD
Horsepower
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV355 hp
Volkswagen ID. Buzz335 hp
Torque
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV590 lb-ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz512 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV6.2 sec
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.5 sec
Curb Weight
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV6,184 lbs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6,197 lbs
Towing Capacity
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV3,968 lbs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz3,500 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV312 mi
Volkswagen ID. Buzz231 mi
Battery
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV118 kWh
Volkswagen ID. Buzz91 kWh
Charging Type
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVCCS (+NACS adpt)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzCCS1 (+NACS adpt)
DC Fast Charge
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV200 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz200 kW
DC 10–80%
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV31 min
Volkswagen ID. Buzz26 min
Onboard AC
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV9.6 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz11 kW
L2 10–80%
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV7.9 hrs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz7 hrs
L2 10–100%
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV10.1 hrs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz9 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV7
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6
Length
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV201.8 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz195.4 in
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV77.1 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz78.1 in
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV67.6 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz76.2 in
Ground Clearance
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV7.1 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6.3 in
3rd Row Legroom
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV32 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz42.4 in
3rd Row Headroom
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV35.4 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz38.7 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVAdvanced L2
Volkswagen ID. BuzzBasic L2
SAE Level
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV2
Volkswagen ID. Buzz2
Self Driving System
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVMercedes Driver Assistance (Active Lane Change Assist)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzVW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability)
Infotainment
Car Software
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVMBUX with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Volkswagen ID. BuzzWireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims
Center Display
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV12.8" OLED portrait touchscreen
Volkswagen ID. Buzz12.9" touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV12.3" digital cluster
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.3" driver display
HUD
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVOptional
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes
Other Displays
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Audio
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVBurmester 3D surround sound
Volkswagen ID. BuzzHarman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp
Driver Profiles
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVMBUX user profiles (up to 7, biometric/fingerprint/voice)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes — memory seats/mirrors
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Behind 3rd Row
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV6.8 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz18.6 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV28.2 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz75.5 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV71.3 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz145.5 cu ft
Fold Flat
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVYes
Volkswagen ID. BuzzPartial
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz48.4 in
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