The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 20,300
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 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 180 CDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
171.6 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
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 Flexifuel
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
37 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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