The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 24,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.74 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
818 mi
Range
867 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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