MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS AMG HATCHBACK

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS A45 S 4Matic+ Plus 5dr Auto
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS
SKU: 101918
Availability: InStock

A45 S 4Matic+ Plus 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 208.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 168mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 208.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 168mph

MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
10
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
8
Build
8
Value
4
Equipment
8
Economy
6
Depreciation
5
Insurance
4

The stats of this Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ hot hatch are mind blowing when you stack them up. But could you really justify this car? Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

With all-wheel drive and a massive 421hp punch, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ is the giant killer that followers of Mercedes-Benz have been waiting for. If you want a devastatingly quick hatchback that can do it all, this is where you should start your search. What's not to like? The price? Well you can't have everything....

Background

Just how far can you take a hot hatch? In terms of price? Performance? Traction? Quality? It's an interesting question - and here perhaps is the answer, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+. The Three-Pointed Star entered the hot hatch segment in 2013 with its 360hp 4WD first generation A 45 model, a car with more power than any shopping rocket had previously ever offered. But straight line speed isn't everything in a model of this sort and it was soon clear that this pricey contender lacked the finesse of super-GTi rivals like Honda's Civic Type-R and Ford's Focus RS, even when the AMG brand updated the car with a 381hp powerplant in 2015. That power output was trumped two years later by the 400hp powerplant shoe-horned into the Audi RS 3: the A 45 was out-gunned. So the engineers from Affalterbach have tried again with this second generation A 45, offered in our market only in 421hp 'S' form. There's never been a Mercedes quite like this one. Let's take a look.

Driving Experience

There's only one engine on offer for UK A 45 buyers but it's quite a powerplant. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit might not immediately promise great fireworks, but this one comprehensively trumps the 400hp 2.5-litre lump in the Audi RS 3. You get a hefty 421hp from a relatively lightweight hand-built twin-scroll turbo engine (which is 40hp than the equivalent version of the previous generation model). That's in '45 S' version form, the only variant of this car offered in our market. Mercedes claims this car's engine to be the most powerful series-production four-cylinder turbo powerplant in the world and although you might well remember the odd Mitsubishi Evo with a few more ponies under the bonnet, for the time being at least it's impossible to argue with Mercedes' claim. This engine develops 500Nm of torque from just 2,250rpm (up from 475Nm before), again incrementally better than the RS 3 Audi can manage. 62mph from rest takes 3.9s en route to 168mph. Drive naturally goes to all four wheels and you get an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed dual clutch sports transmission which has a RACE-START function and various AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes enhanced by AMG DYNAMICS integrated agility control. Traction through the bends is enhanced by AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL. Plus there's bespoke AMG suspension with adaptive damping based around the three modes of AMG RIDE CONTROL. There's also a high performance braking system and circuit fiends can play with an AMG TRACK PACE app.

Design and Build

Revisions to this lightly updated model include revised front LED headlamps, an AMG-specific radiator grille and new AMG emblem badging. As before, unlike with the lesser A 35 model, you don't have to spend a fortune on add-on exterior bits for this A 45 model to look properly menacing. The imposing presence is accentuated by the wider front wings with flared wheel arches shrouding big 19-inch AMG wheels and there's an AMG-specific radiator grille with a wider lower contour and twelve vertical louvres. The front apron features a jet-wing design, while horizontal fins in the outer air inlets and the stretched lower air inlet emphasise the impression of width. At the same time, the pronounced "shark nose", the slim, deeply contoured headlamps and the flat, aerodynamically favourable bonnet with powerdomes visually lower the front section to create the impression of extremely dynamic forward thrust. Inside, there are contoured sport seats with firm lateral support, double topstitching in red and red designo seat belts, plus AMG carbon fibre-look trim elements in the dashboard support. Yellow trimming highlights distinguish the status of this S-Model and there's an AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather and DINAMICA microfibre with contrasting yellow topstitching. Otherwise, it's the standard A-Class recipe, with twin front fascia screen and an advanced MBUX infotainment system. There's reasonable rear passenger space on a sliding rear bench - and a practical 370-litre boot.

Market and Model

At the time of this test in late 2022, Mercedes was asking around £63,000 for this 421hp A 45 S 4MATIC+ model - a bit more than you'd pay for this car's most direct rival, the Audi RS 3. Unlike the RS 3, the A 45 comes only in hatch form - unlike the next model down in the range, the 306hp A 35 4MATIC, which costs from around £46,000 and is also available as a Saloon. You do at least get plenty for your not-inconsiderable outlay. Aside from everything we've so far mentioned, there are three bespoke AMG display styles ("Classic", "Sport" and "Supersport") for the instrument cluster. The "Supersport" mode is particularly striking with a central, round rev counter and additional information presented in the form of bars to the left and right of the rev counter: with a three-dimensional perspective, they reach far into the background to an artificial horizon. We also love the standard AMG exhaust system. Depending on the choice of drive program, its sound signature ranges from harmonious and discreet (in the programs Slippery, Comfort and Sport) to emotive and sporty (in Sport+ and RACE). The sound characteristics are controlled by an exhaust gas flap, depending on engine speed and load. AMG Real Performance Sound is available as an option. Many buyers will want to upgrade to the larger optional 20-inch AMG Performance light-alloy wheel rims and the DTM-style winged AMG Performance front seats.

Cost of Ownership

The WLTP-rated emissions figure of this A 45 S 4MATIC+ model (208g/km) seems scarcely credible given that this is a 421hp super hatch that hits 62 in less than four seconds. To really put that figure into perspective, we'll tell you that it's virtually the same as the lightweight Toyota GR86 sports coupe; a car with no all-wheel drive, no usable rear seats, no turbocharger and which develops less than half the torque of the A 45 AMG. That's quite jaw-slackening. Equally impressive, given the performance on offer here, is the WLTP combined cycle fuel economy figure (up to 30.7mpg). Mercedes is quite upfront about how it's making those numbers. The combination of multiple fuel injection and multiple spark ignition improves fuel economy and significantly increases the thermodynamic efficiency, leading to low exhaust emissions. The injection system's outstanding flexibility also ensures a high degree of freedom in terms of application. There are up to five injections per combustion cycle in the cold-start and warm-up phase, which is so crucial for emissions. Residual values are bound to be sturdy, as the GLA and CLA versions of this model have already proved. The promise of a hot Mercedes shopping rocket with low running costs and high build values isn't going to be lost on used buyers.

Summary

In the real world, this is probably the fastest car that Mercedes' AMG division has ever made. At launch, it was certainly the fastest hot hatch ever made. And the best? That'll depend upon your performance priorities. There may be more rewarding shopping rockets but there aren't any more effective ones. This is automotive evolution happening right before our eyes, the distillation of everything Mercedes knows about performance cars into one small, perfectly formed package. It's all there. The hand-built AMG engine. The manic all-weather performance. The class-leading safety. The uniquely up-market interior. When it all comes down to it, you might think it debateable whether this A 45 really offers anything much more over, say, a far more affordable 306hp A 35 AMG 4MATIC model, other than being slightly quicker to 62mph. But if you have the funds, you've been waiting for the ultimate AMG hatch and you've been wondering what the Mercedes of small performance cars might be like, questions like that won't matter. For customers seduced by that prospect, this A 45 provides a devastatingly effective statement of intent. Worth the wait? You bet.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

10.25 inch touchscreen central media display with AMG specific, AMG start up logo, visualisation of the AMG drive programs, vehicle and engine data
10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with drive modes(Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race) incl drift mode via steering wheel shift paddles+Race Start
AMG menu with sporty additional information - Gear indicator with yellow M symbol manual mode, Warm Up menu and Set Up menu
AMG speed sensitive steering with two sets of steering characteristics
Attention assist
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Car wash mode
Direct steering
Driver monitoring camera
Dual bluetooth interfaces
ECO start/stop function
Engine start/stop button
Fingerprint scanner
Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
Fluorescent jacket for driver
Hard-disk navigation
Head up Display
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
Lamp failure indicator
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
Mercedes me remote services
Outside temperature gauge
Owners manual in English
Pre-installation of private car share
Remote boot closing
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Tailgate
Traffic sign assist
Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
Wireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AMG performance 4MATIC+ with torque control
AMG suspension including AMG specific axles and sporty spring/damper setup
Suspension with adaptive damping system

Entertainment

Burmester surround sound system (590W) with Dolby atmos, speakers - 1 center+4 doors+2 in C pillars, tweeter, subwoofer, DSP amp, burmester lettering
DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windows
Adaptive brake lights
AMG A45 S bodystyling -rear apron, four vertical fins, side sill panels, roof spoiler lip, specific front apron, diffuser look and S label on boot lid
AMG real performance exhaust sound system
AMG specific radiator grille in high gloss chrome with AMG lettering
Beltline strips in High gloss Black
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
Body colour side skirt
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED daytime running lights
LED High level third brake light
LED tail lamp
Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist and cornering function
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Privacy glass
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper
Surround lighting with logo projection
Two round twin tailpipe trim elements each measuring 90 mm in diameter and AMG lettering plus ribbing on the inside of the pipe
Valve control dependent on drive program
Wider wheel arches for AMG wheels
Window line trim strip in black

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 Spoke flattened lower section sporty design AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/microcut microfibre
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
AMG centre console finished with trim in silver chrome
AMG floor mats
AMG performance seats
AMG sporty centre console with raised front section and integral control switched for manual transmission mode
AMG steering wheel buttons
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
Black roof lining
Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support and backrest inclination
Front centre armrest with stowage
Front seat head restraints
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated AMG front door sills with changeable cover
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear head restraints
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Silver coloured aluminium gear shift paddles on steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Twin front cupholders

Packs

Aerodynamic pack - A Class
AMG Driver's pack - A Class
AMG night pack - A Class
AMG performance high-end seat pack - A Class
Light and sight package - A Class
Mirror package - A Class
Multi-contour seat pack - A Class
Parking pack with 360 degree camera - A Class
Seat comfort pack - A Class
USB pack plus - A Class
Winter pack - A Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
3 stage electronic stability programme
ABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnet
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
AMG high performance brake system with red painted brake callipers and black AMG lettering at the front, ventilated and perforated brake discs
Black seatbelts
Bonnet with power domes
Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Driver and passenger head and side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake
ESP curve dynamic assist
ESP with ASR
Exit warning
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Window airbags

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
Keyless entry lock/unlock
Keyless Go
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Trim

Aluminium AMG design black/silver interior trim

Wheels

19" AMG cross spoke forged wheels painted in matt black with high sheen rim flange
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit
Wheel arches with flared AMG wings with TURBO 4MATIC+ lettering

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.313
HC

0.015
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

70
NOx

0.017
Particles

0.0011
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

208

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1991
Compression Ratio

9.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

92
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

8 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

9.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

9.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

9.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

8.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

8.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

8.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

7.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

7.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

7.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

14
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

14
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

14
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

9.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

9.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

9.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb

30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

30.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

33.2
WLTP - MPG - High

36.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

36.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low

20.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

20.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

20.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium

30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

30.7

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

421
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

4Matic+
Coin Series

S Plus
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

40E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

91
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

92
NCAP Safety Assist %

75
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

12500
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

3.9
Engine Power - BHP

421
Engine Power - KW

310
Engine Power - RPM

6750
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

369
Engine Torque - MKG

51
Engine Torque - NM

500
Engine Torque - RPM

5000
Top Speed

168

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

245/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear

245/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

AMG CROSS SPOKE
Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1414
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4453
Wheelbase

2729
Width

1850
Width (including mirrors)

1992

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

51
Gross Vehicle Weight

2130
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1210
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

370
Max. Loading Weight

450
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1680
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.5

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£1911.36	£382.27	£764.54
2027/28	37%	£1911.36	£382.27	£764.54
2028/29	38%	£1963.02	£392.60	£785.21
2029/30	39%	£2014.68	£402.94	£805.87

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