The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 24,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.95 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
818 mi
Range
867 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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