The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 26,000

€ 20,300
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 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1484
1823
2015
1433
1780
2022
1823 mm
Width
1780 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1484 mm
Height
1433 mm
2650
4358
2699
4292
4358 mm
Length
4292 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1276 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.53 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
118 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
159 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
159 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
10.81 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
35 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
63 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
256.7 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 Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
549 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L