BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The BMW i4 leads on range (EPA). The Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
56/100#65 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $14,595
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4ID. BuzzVolkswagen ID. Buzz
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+99 mi· 42%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 16%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 12%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 19%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s faster· 18%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 24%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Pick the Volkswagen ID. Buzz if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Range
9658Charging
5037Performance
79no dataPracticality
6980
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
vw.com- 1st Edition with 4MOTION®
- $69,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i4i4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- 234 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 99 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. BuzzID. Buzz
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- BMW i4
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- $14,595
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 39 sources
Every source link (122)
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