The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 CDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 CDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 CDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft