2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Focus | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |