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Ford Escape Active
Suv · Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz B 250
Suv · Electric · AWD
Ford Escape Active
Car A
Ford Escape Active
The Ford Escape Active hybrid focuses on city efficiency and good value, with adequate performance and a five-seat layout. Its very small 100-liter trunk limits cargo, but the 400 km range keeps daily commuting and short trips simple.
5 seatsSuvHybridHybrid
Mercedes-Benz B 250
Car B
Mercedes-Benz B 250
The Mercedes-Benz B 250 is an electric AWD five-seater that blends strong power with everyday practicality for city driving and growing families. Its 400 km range and 475 L trunk support road trips, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving or cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety218 hpAWDElectric
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 32 / 63
City 51 / 66
Budget / value 51 / 52
Road trip 35 / 57
Performance 27 / 21
Cargo 16 / 34
Practical 35 / 46
Premium 16 / 47
Winter 24 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Active · Orange = Mercedes-Benz B 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Active Mercedes-Benz B 250
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Pros & cons

Ford Escape Active

  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption
  • 400 km range supports commuting and weekend hops
  • Urban-friendly acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) and 250 Nm for easy merging
  • Priced around 32,000, offering good value in its segment

Mercedes-Benz B 250

  • Electric AWD traction for confident driving in varied conditions
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.5 s) for easy merging and overtakes
  • 400 km range from a 60 kWh battery suits daily commutes and weekend trips
  • Five seats and a 475 L trunk serve growing families well

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz B 250 if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz B 250's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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