The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 27,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.98 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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