Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018) vs Mercedes-AMG GLA (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Mercedes-AMG GLA is the more powerful of the two, with up to 380 hp against 350 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.7 s. The Ford Focus RS has the higher top speed: 266 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-AMG GLA uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Ford Focus RS is the lighter car, from 1,424 kg against 1,585 kg. The Ford Focus RS dates from 2016 – 2018, the Mercedes-AMG GLA from 2014 – 2017.
| Specification |
Ford
Focus RS
2016 – 2018
|
Mercedes-AMG
GLA
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 350 hp | 360 – 380 hp |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 450 – 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.4 – 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 L/100 km | 7.4 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,389 mm | 4,417 mm |
| Width | 1,824 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,424 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.