The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 25,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
169
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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