The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 29,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 d.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 d
DEH
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
835 mi
Range
668 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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