Mercedes A class 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes A class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Ford Focus) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 52 litres | |
| 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: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1125 litres | 1354 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 229 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`329 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 571 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 10 400 | |
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