Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Fusion Energi
Sedan · Phev · FWD
Car B
Ford Fusion Energi
The Ford Fusion Energi focuses on efficiency and everyday value, pairing a plug-in hybrid setup with five-seat practicality. Best for city commuting and small-family use, though EV range and cargo flexibility are modest.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
57
/
59
City
54
/
58
Budget / value
65
/
69
Road trip
47
/
48
Performance
29
/
30
Cargo
19
/
22
Practical
42
/
47
Premium
44
/
25
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = Ford Fusion Energi
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Ford Fusion Energi
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
- Strong safety standing among compact cars
- Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
- Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
Ford Fusion Energi
- Efficient for its class with very low combined consumption
- Up to 35 km electric range covers many city trips
- Five seats and a 403 L trunk suit family-compact needs
- At 34,000, it represents good value in its segment
- Limited EV range requires frequent charging or engine use on longer commutes
- Front-wheel drive only may not suit traction-focused buyers
- Cargo capacity is adequate but not for cargo-heavy use
- Performance is competent rather than sporty (0–100 km/h in 8 s)
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 180 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Ford Fusion Energi if…
More power
Ford Fusion Energi puts out 188 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.