The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 36,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.77 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
835 mi
Range
756 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
