The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 24,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57.2 in
106.3
169
106.3
172.4
169 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
52 mpg
city
60 mpg
71 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
818 mi
Range
835 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
