BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The BMW i5 leads on range (EPA). The Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Van
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 i5 is cheaper by $2,895
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5ID. BuzzVolkswagen ID. Buzz
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+94 mi· 40%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 13%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.3 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 19%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.8 s faster· 12%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Volkswagen ID. Buzz if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Range
9258Charging
5137Practicality
7180
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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 i5i5
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- 234 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 94 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. BuzzID. Buzz
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- $2,895
Where next
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BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
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