Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
163 HP
100 HP
Torque:
250 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 seconds
12.5 seconds
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 63 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.6
Fuel tank capacity:
43 litres
55 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
12 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.45 m
4.36 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
Mercedes A class is 9 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower.
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
