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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 blends brisk everyday pace with class-efficient consumption, suiting family-compact needs and city commuting. Five seats and a 435-liter trunk cover daily tasks and road trips, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Car B
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
A 5-seat plug-in hybrid that prioritizes efficiency and practicality for growing families, with enough electric range for short daily trips. Performance and premium flair take a back seat.
5 seatsCrossoverHybrid5-star safety1.9 L/100km225 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 60 / 85
City 53 / 60
Budget / value 47 / 69
Road trip 50 / 62
Performance 27 / 31
Cargo 31 / 62
Practical 39 / 68
Premium 47 / 26
Winter 34 / 34

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs in mixed driving
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s for confident merging and passing
  • Practical five-seat cabin and 435 L trunk suit small families and weekend trips
  • Good value in its segment around 36,700 among premium compacts

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid

  • Up to 45 km electric range helps cover short commutes and errands
  • Efficient for its class with a 1.9 L/100 km official combined rating
  • Generous 974 L cargo space suits growing-family duties
  • Priced at 33,995, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid if…
More power
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid puts out 225 hp vs 224 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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