The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 24,500
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 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
169 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
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