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Ford Escape Hybrid SEL
Crossover · Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Crossover · Phev
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 safetyHybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e is a compact plug-in hybrid that suits city-focused families, pairing a 54 km electric range with very low combined consumption. It balances usable performance with a 5-seat, 435 L layout, offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverPhev5-star safety1.7 L/100km218 hpPlug-in hybrid
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 85 / 60
City 55 / 56
Budget / value 66 / 45
Road trip 72 / 50
Performance 29 / 27
Cargo 63 / 31
Practical 65 / 44
Premium 26 / 51
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Hybrid SEL · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Hybrid SEL Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
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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 GLA 250e

  • 54 km electric range covers many daily city trips without using fuel.
  • Low 1.7 combined consumption when charged makes it efficient for its class.
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit compact-family needs and weekend bags.
  • 218 hp, 450 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s give confident merging and passing.

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Hybrid SEL if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Hybrid SEL starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e puts out 218 hp vs 200 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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