The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 27,900

€ 27,400

€ 27,900
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
172.7
106.3
169
172.7 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
835 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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