Mercedes A class 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 421 HP | 85 - 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 170 - 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | 8.3 - 13.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Focus. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 8.4 | 4.8 - 5.5 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1354 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`998 kg | ~ 1`918 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`424 kg | ~ 1`308 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 574 kg | ~ 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 9800 | |
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