The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
169 in
Length
171.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.77 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
W176
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
74 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft