The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
169.3 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.75 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
W176
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
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
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
112 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
500 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft