The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 33,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
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
169.3
172.4 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
471 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
