The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 180.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft