The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,700

€ 27,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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 180 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Mercedes A 180 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