2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Front Left Comparison2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Front Left Comparison
2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Rear Right Comparison2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Dashboard Comparison2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Side Comparison2015 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Escape and GLA-Class?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2015 Ford Escape is priced $9,050 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2016 GLA-Class has a more powerful engine and it gets 2.5 more mpg than the 2015 Escape. And finally, the roofline of the Escape is slightly higher than the GLA-Class's. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,450
$32,500
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
168 hp
208 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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7.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
81.8 in
79.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.4 in
71.0 in
Length
Length
178.1 in
173.9 in
Height
Height
66.3 in
60.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.9 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.5 ft2
85.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.9 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.0 in
56.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.0 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.8 in
33.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
53.2 in

Costs

2015 Ford Escape

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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