The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 16,500
€ 27,000
€ 16,500
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 1.6 Ti-VCT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 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 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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33.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.33 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
