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Ford Escape Hybrid SEL
Crossover · Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz B 180 d
Crossover · Diesel
Ford Escape Hybrid SEL
Car A
Ford Escape Hybrid SEL
The Ford Escape Hybrid SEL focuses on family practicality and efficiency, pairing a five-seat layout with a sizable 1000 L cargo area. It offers good value in its segment for commuters and road trippers, with performance tuned more for economy than thrills.
5 seatsCrossoverHybrid5-star safety200 hpHybrid
Mercedes-Benz B 180 d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz B 180 d
The Mercedes-Benz B 180 d focuses on everyday family practicality and low fuel use rather than thrills. With five seats, a 450-liter boot, and an efficient diesel (4 L/100 km), it suits growing families and city driving.
5 seatsCrossoverDiesel5-star safety4 L/100km
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 85 / 60
City 55 / 59
Budget / value 66 / 54
Road trip 72 / 50
Performance 29 / 23
Cargo 63 / 32
Practical 65 / 43
Premium 26 / 43
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Hybrid SEL · Orange = Mercedes-Benz B 180 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Hybrid SEL Mercedes-Benz B 180 d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Escape Hybrid SEL

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100km, helping cut fuel costs on daily drives
  • Five seats and about 1000 L of cargo space suit growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment around 35,000 for a hybrid
  • Balanced everyday performance (200 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s) for commuting

Mercedes-Benz B 180 d

  • Efficient for its class at 4 L/100 km, reducing fuel costs
  • Five seats and a 450 L boot suit growing families and daily errands
  • Signals a strong safety standing within its class
  • Good value in its segment at around 30,000

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Hybrid SEL if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Escape Hybrid SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz B 180 d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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