The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 25,000
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
169 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.07 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
W176
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
500 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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