Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Overview | |
Years produced2015-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings6755 | Listings4042 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height66.1 in |
Length173.6 in | Length180.5 in |
Width79.5 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $36,230 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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