The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
169.3 in
Length
172.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft