The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 22,000
€ 28,200
€ 22,000
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 1.6 Flexifuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
56.4 in
104.3
171.6
106.3
169
171.6 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.46 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
38 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
551 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.6 Flexifuel
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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












