The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 21,900

€ 26,000
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 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
104.3
171.6
169 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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