The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 27,900
€ 36,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.9
70.7
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 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 250 e
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.87 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
60 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
835 mi
Range
1553 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
