Ford Escape SEL vs Mercedes-Benz B 180

Ford Escape SEL

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Escape SEL

The Ford Escape SEL leans toward family practicality, with a 5-seat layout, a generous 978 L cargo area, and combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. It favors reliability and safety over outright speed, with 190 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 9.0 s.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety190 hp

Car B

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

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 87 / 64

City 47 / 51

Budget / value 63 / 51

Road trip 63 / 53

Performance 29 / 27

Cargo 63 / 36

Practical 62 / 43

Premium 24 / 43

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape SEL Mercedes-Benz B 180

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Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Roomy 978 L cargo space suits growing families and road trips
5-seat layout balances passenger space and everyday usability
Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km
Around $30,000, offering good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.0 s and 190 hp are modest
Limited to gasoline power; no electrified option listed
Not aimed at premium buyers seeking a luxury-focused experience
Seats only five; not suitable if you need a third row

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

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape SEL if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford Escape SEL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz B 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Verdict

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