The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 29,800

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
106.3
172.7
174 in
Length
172.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.52 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
W177
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
668 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft