The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 36,900
€ 27,900
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 e is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56.9
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
56.9 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 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.87 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
W177
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
1553 mi
Range
835 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
