The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 41,000
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 RS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
172.8 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.4 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
DYB-RS
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
165 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
37 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
74 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft