The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 26,800

€ 25,800
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 Mercedes A 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
169.3
104.3
171.7
169.3 in
Length
171.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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