The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 36,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.18 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
DEH
Generation
W177
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 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
695 mi
Range
431 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
