The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 27,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.4
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
106.3
172.7
106.3
169
172.7 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
610 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
74 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft