The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
171.6 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
DYB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft