The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 61,800

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.6
72.8
78.4
71.9 in
Width
72.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
172.7
107.4
175
172.7 in
Length
175 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.65 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
DEH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Code
M 139.980

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
835 mi
Range
377 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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