The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) 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 Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the Ford Focus Electric.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1484
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
1823
2015
1780 mm
Width
1823 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1433 mm
Height
1484 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
2650
4358
4292 mm
Length
4358 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2085 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
305 kg
17.94 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
143 bhp
Ford Focus Electric
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
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

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
11.89 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 156 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
83 MPGe
156 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
63 mpg
city
No data
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
818 mi
Range
90 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
90 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).
51.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
237 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L