The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 26,800

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
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
169.3
172.7 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
DEH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160
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17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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