The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 50.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
5.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
169 in
Length
172.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
118 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
69 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
52 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
818 mi
Range
129 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft