The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 21,900

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
58.4 in
106.3
169.3
104.3
171.6
169.3 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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