The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 27,400
€ 28,300
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
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
169.3
104.3
171.6
169.3 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.45 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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

















