The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
€ 27,900
€ 28,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
172.7
107.4
174
172.7 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.97 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
DEH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
835 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
