2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A45 AMG S Auto 4MATIC+

2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A45 AMG S.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG S is a compact performance hatch with the pace and engineering focus of a much larger performance car. Its hand-built 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder produces 310kW and 500Nm, while the AMG SPEEDSHIFT eight-speed dual-clutch transmission delivers rapid gear changes through a four-wheel-drive system. This combination gives the A45 AMG S an exceptionally serious mechanical foundation without sacrificing the practicality of a five-door hatchback.

AMG Performance 4MATIC+ four-wheel drive is supported by an AMG torque-control rear differential, allowing the car to distribute drive with a focus on traction and agility. Selectable AMG Dynamic Select drive modes let the driver tailor the vehicle's responses, while AMG Ride Control adaptive suspension provides a broader range of settings for changing road conditions. The performance hardware is completed by an AMG high-performance braking system, variable AMG performance steering, an AMG performance exhaust and launch control.

With an official combined fuel consumption figure of 8.9L/100km, the A45 AMG S balances its considerable output with the everyday usability expected of a compact hatch. The 370-litre boot expands to 1,210 litres with the rear seats folded, giving the car useful carrying flexibility alongside its five-seat cabin. Its 19-inch alloy wheels, AMG body styling, rear roof spoiler, privacy glass and performance-oriented detailing give the exterior a purposeful appearance without changing the essential convenience of the A-Class format.

The cabin combines a driver-focused AMG presentation with equipment intended to make daily use more comfortable. Leather and microfibre AMG sports seats, heated front seats, electrically adjustable front seats with memory function and dual-zone climate control provide support and convenience. Ambient interior lighting and an AMG performance steering wheel add to the sense of occasion, while the panoramic glass sunroof brings additional light into the passenger compartment.

Technology is centred on Mercedes-Benz's MBUX infotainment environment, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, voice control, GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and digital radio. A Burmester premium surround sound system and digital instrument cluster further strengthen the cabin's long-distance usability. Parking assistance, a reversing camera, parking sensors and fully automatic parking assist help make the compact hatch easier to place in tighter spaces.

Safety and driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, active blind-spot assist, forward collision warning, brake assist, rear cross-traffic alert, road-sign recognition and high-beam assistance. The A45 AMG S also carries a five-star ANCAP rating. Finished in grey with a black interior and showing 77,500 kilometres, this example presents the A45 AMG S as a particularly broad-ranging performance car: compact enough for ordinary urban driving, yet equipped with the powertrain, chassis technology and braking capability to make open-road driving a central part of its appeal.

• 2.0-litre turbo intercooled petrol engine
• 310kW and 500Nm
• Eight-speed sports automatic dual-clutch transmission
• AMG Performance 4MATIC+ four-wheel drive
• Five-door, five-seat hatchback
• Panoramic glass sunroof and AMG sports seats
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless phone charging
• Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring

Other highlights include Odometer: 77,500 km; Powertrain: Petrol - Premium ULP; Transmission: Sports Automatic Dual Clutch; Drive train: Four Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: 2.0L turbo intercooled four-cylinder petrol, 310.0kW and 500Nm.