The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 28,200
€ 29,800
€ 28,200
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 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169
106.3
172.7
169 in
Length
172.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
777 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
