Ford Focus vs Mercedes B Class – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Focus has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5615 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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 Ford Focus has a slightly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class pulls minimal stronger with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Ford Focus is hardly perceptible lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers a bit more room – 455 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs a bit better – up to 1540 L, which is about 186 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes B Class shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.