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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mercedes GLA?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Focus Turnier is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus Turnier with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

GLA

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Ford Focus Turnier takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus Turnier is somewhat lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers clearly more boot space – 635 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus Turnier carries a bit more – 557 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes GLA

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes GLA

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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