The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 21,900

€ 27,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
58.4
71.8
79.3
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.4 in
Height
56.7 in
104.3
171.6
107.4
174
171.6 in
Length
174 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.52 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
DYB
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
542 mi
Range
486 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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