2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 476 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Focus | A |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |