The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 28,200

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
172.4
106.3
169
172.4 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.36 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft