The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 21,900
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 Powershift (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.64 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 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
117 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 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
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft