2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

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What is the main difference between Focus RS and B-Class Electric Drive?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, market segment, starting price, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Ford Focus RS, which is $3,780 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Also, the 2017 Focus RS has a more powerful engine than the 2017 B-Class Electric Drive, and it gets 62 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Focus RS is significantly larger, but the roofline is slightly shorter than that of the B-Class Electric Drive. Among similarities are the body structure and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.3 L, Turbo, Man, AWD
  • Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$36,120
$39,900
Engine
Engine
2.3L Inline-4 Turbo
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
350 hp
177 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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7.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
85 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
82 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
84 MPGe
Width
Width
79.1 in
71.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.8 in
60.7 in
Length
Length
172.8 in
171.5 in
Height
Height
58.0 in
62.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.2 in
106.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 ft2
72.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
40.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
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First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.6 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 in
37.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.4 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.6 in
54.4 in

Costs

2017 Ford Focus RS

2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
$850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$359 (2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$17,773
2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Front Left Comparison2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Front Left Comparison
2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Rear Right Comparison2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Rear Right Comparison
2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Dashboard Comparison2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Dashboard Comparison
2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Side Comparison2017 Ford Focus RS vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Side Comparison
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