The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 51,500
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 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 1.5 EcoBlue.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
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 1.5 EcoBlue
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.36 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
W176
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft