The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 41,000

€ 33,400

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
57.9
71.8
79.5
56.4
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
104.3
172.8
106.3
169.3
172.8 in
Length
169.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.9 %

General
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
DYB-RS
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
165 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
500 mi
Range
544 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft






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