The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 20,300

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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