The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 28,200

€ 35,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57.2 in
106.3
169
106.3
172.8
169 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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