Mercedes Benz A45 AMG is an extremely strong Hatchback with AMG treatment all over the engines and body style
AMG is a tuner for Mercedes Benz and they have picked up the smallest A Class on the Mercedes Benz model line-up and changed it into an entirely new hatchback which has monstrous features. AMG combines the hatchback’s family car features and practicality with spectacular efficiency, incredible grip and fuel economy with other running costs that are actually stumpy, recall the swiftness this hatchback is capable of. But after all these exult treatment, Mercedes AMG A45 not remained a cheap option anymore. The A45 shares the chassis with CLA 45 AMG, but it is a true hot hatch with a rock-hard journey and a sportier-sounding pipes on the back, while on the other hand, more costly CLA is comparatively silent, practically more comfortable and claims a much better practicality.
AMG A45 Engines and performance
Mercedes AMG A45 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 355bhp and a 450Nm of torque. It is the strongest series of 4-cylinder engines which is being produced by Mercedes AMG in the world. Mercedes says the impact of this power delivery can be noticed from zero to 62mph acceleration time which is 4.6 seconds only. It almost equal to many sports cars whilst it’s the top speed stands at 155 mph.
On the road performance
On the road, it doesn’t feel rather that quick except you employ the launch control system, however it’s certainly an excellent hatchback offered in the UK. With an aggressive sound on the exhaust pipes it is balanced and stable hatchback with excellent handling and all-wheel drive system. Although it is a stunningly efficient and powerful hatch, the A45 AMG leads its segment in terms of fuel economy, returning an authentic average of just over 40.9 miles per gallon with slightly elevated CO2 emissions of 161g/km.
Hot Riding modes
Mercedes AMG engine with its specially refined seven speed dual clutch transmission and it has a paddle shifter as well. The AMG A45 hot hatch is offered with three driving modes to effectively manage the power coming from the world’s most powerful 2.0-litre engine. There are Controlled Efficiency, Sports and Momentary driving modes. The last one is simply abbreviated with the letter M, sports with S and Controlled Efficiency with letter C. the C and S driving modes are bit easier to shift on and the driver can activate the manual mode with leaving the steering wheel through pressing the “up” or “down” shift paddle. In non-permanent M mode the driver can change to manual by using the automated programmes with up- and down buttons. In “C” mode the changes are less aggressive so as help a fuel-efficient driving form.
The start/stop system can also be active in “C” mode. Curiously, Mercedes AMG has included racing features on the transmission comparable to a double-declutching perform and RACE Start for premiere acceleration. AMG has also introduced a three level stability control feature that can trigger the dynamics of A45 on a push of a button. For the more natural stability and handling features there is an electric stability program. So this is what AMG can do with a lifeless model to turn it into a bombshell of its own kind.