The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 50,200

€ 27,400

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
55.8
70.1
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
171.9
106.3
172.7
171.9 in
Length
172.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.84 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
505 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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