Car A
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.
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Crossover · Hybrid
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Crossover · Phev
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.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
85
/
60
City
60
/
56
Budget / value
69
/
45
Road trip
62
/
50
Performance
31
/
27
Cargo
62
/
31
Practical
68
/
44
Premium
26
/
51
Winter
34
/
34
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
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Pros & cons
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
- Modest acceleration (0-100 km/h in 9.0 s) won’t satisfy performance drivers
- 45 km EV range may be too short for longer electric-only routines
- Seats five only; no third-row option
- Not aimed at a premium experience
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.
- Electric range of 54 km may be too short for longer commutes without charging.
- 435 L cargo space is fine but not ideal for cargo-heavy use.
- Not aimed at performance driving despite respectable acceleration.
- Price of 53,000 may stretch budgets compared with simpler non‑PHEV compacts.
Verdict
Pick Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.