Mercedes-Benz B 180 vs Ford Escape SE — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

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Ford Escape SE

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Car A

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient and practical, the Mercedes-Benz B 180 suits growing families and road trips with five seats and a 500-liter trunk. Performance is modest, but low consumption helps keep running costs in check.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Ford Escape SE

Car B

Ford Escape SE

Efficient for its class with strong safety emphasis and generous cargo room, the Escape SE suits growing families seeking good value in its segment. Skip it if you want performance thrills or a premium cabin.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety180 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 87

City 51 / 49

Budget / value 51 / 66

Road trip 53 / 63

Performance 27 / 26

Cargo 36 / 64

Practical 43 / 63

Premium 43 / 24

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 180 Ford Escape SE

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 500-liter trunk fit growing-family needs
Signals strong safety standing among peers, aligning with family priorities
Price near 30,000 reads as good value in its segment
Modest acceleration (0–100 in 10.5 s) and 122 hp won’t suit performance-focused drivers
Top speed of 170 and limited passing punch reduce highway excitement
Petrol powertrain won’t match the running-cost savings of hybrids or EVs
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; 500-liter trunk may be tight for bulky loads

Ford Escape SE

Efficient for its class (7.2 L/100 km) to keep running costs down.
Signals place safety as a strength.
1000 L cargo capacity handles family gear and bulk shopping.
Good value in its segment at about $28,000.
Not aimed at performance driving despite 180 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h.
Lacks a premium positioning or upscale trimmings.
Seats five only—no third row for larger families.
Gasoline powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking an electrified option.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz B 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Escape SE if…

More power

Ford Escape SE puts out 180 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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