The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 25,800
€ 32,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57.2 in
106.3
169.3
106.3
172.8
169.3 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
575 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
