Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350

General

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Average Price: 
29,450
Updated: 
17 Mar 2018
41,551
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.70gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Canyon Ridge Metallic
#9E735B
Ingot Silver Metallic
#C0BFC4
Lightning Blue Metallic
#34496F
Magnetic Metallic
#646368
Oxford White
#DDDEDE
Shadow Black
#303030
White Gold Metallic
#BBB5AB
Color: 
Black
#000000
Diamond Silver Metallic
#B6BEC4
Dolomite Brown Metallic
#413A3C
Iridium Silver Metallic
#9C9BA0
Lunar Blue Metallic
#49515A
Mars Red
#9C3E52
Obsidian Black Metallic
#0E0E0E
Palladium Silver Metallic
#767676
Pebble Grey Metallic
#4F4848
Polar White
#DCDCDC
Steel Grey Metallic
#0E0C16
designo Diamond White Metallic
#5D6262

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By: 
usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
3.50L
Torque: 
177ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
273ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
179hp
at 6 000rpm
302hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.80Feet
38.20Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Destination guidance also Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Rear Parking Sensors
Destination Download
Mobile Internet (Browser)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
178.10in
178.30in
Width: 
72.40in
74.30in
Height: 
66.30in
66.90in
Ground Clearance: 
7.80in
7.90in
Front Track: 
61.50in
62.00in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
62.90in
Wheel Base: 
105.90in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.90
39.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
39.70
Front Leg Room: 
43.10in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
37.30in
35.10in
Front Hip Room: 
54.50in
53.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
55.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.40in
52.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.20in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
68.00cu.ft
54.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.00cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3678.00lbs
4068.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
1 One-Touch Power Window
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
Remote keyless power door locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
8 -way power passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Leather
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Leather
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Leatherette
Height adjustable driver seat
10 -way power driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Interior Air Filtration
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
Leather steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
USB Connection
6 total speakers
100 watts stereo output
Auxiliary audio input
USB connection
Radio data system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17
19 x 8.5
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
Airbag Deployment Notification
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Turn signal mirrors
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
4-Wheel ABS
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Rear height adjustable headrests
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Brake drying
Emergency braking preparation
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package
Equipment Group 300A
Safe And Smart Package
Sel Sport Appearance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Lane Tracking Package
Parking Assistance Package
Leather Package
Appearance Package
Premium 1 Package
Lighting Package
Multimedia Package
Sport Package
Premium 1 Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)
Splash Guards (VP)
Black Roof Rail Cross Bars
Power Panoramic Vista Roof
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards
Trailer Hitch
Roof Spoiler
Interior Options: 
All Weather Floor Mats
Interior Cargo Cover
Cargo Area Protector
Smoker's Package (Fleet)
Illuminated Door Sills
Becker MAP PILOT
Media Interface w/Cable
Heated Front Seats
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Front Seat Storage Box (SPC)
Interior Ambient Lighting Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Harman/kardon Sound System
KEYLESS-GO
Pre-wiring for Becker MAP PILOT
Rear Seat Entertainment

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal Black, cloth
#434343
Color: 
Black, leather
#000000
Black, leatherette
#191919
Grey/Dark Grey, leatherette
#797979
Mocha/Black, leather
#82695F
Sahara Beige/Mocha, leather
#A19286
Sahara Beige/Mocha, leatherette
#A5968A