The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 20,500
€ 24,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
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
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.85 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
565 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 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
