The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,800

€ 26,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.8
71.8
79.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
56.4 in
104.3
171.7
106.3
169
171.7 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.32 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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