The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 37,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
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
169.3
171.6 in
Length
169.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
527 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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