Not all hatchbacks are family friendly. Some are “hot hatch‘ is the hatchback’s high-performance alter ego with sportier appeal and a more powerful engine designed to deliver pure fun and performance.
There are several high-performance hatchbacks on the market, but the Mercedes-AMG A45 S occupies a special position at the top of the market. From his luxurious interior and exterior to his most powerful 4-cylinder engine, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S is currently his one of the fastest and most premium hatchbacks on the market.
It can give most sports cars and, of course, muscle cars a nightmare. mercedes amg has yet to reveal any word on its launch.
The 2022 Mercedes AMG A45 S sells for a base price of £63,140 in the UK. Unfortunately, this German marvel is not sold in the US. Please don’t ask me why. But once it hits American soil, we’d love to see it race muscle cars with popcorn in hand. is located here.
The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is a hatchback with muscle car spirit
There is something special inside the A 45 S. The new hand-developed M139 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine is equipped with an advanced 169,000 rpm twin-scroll turbocharger and an 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT automatic gearbox that powers all four wheels. I’m here.
The engine also features advanced features such as special turbocharger roller bearings, a high charge pressure of 2.1 bar, a chill-cast aluminum crankcase and Nanoslide coated cylinder liners to get the most out of the engine.
All of this helps the 2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 put out 421 horsepower at 7,200 rpm and 368 lb-ft of twist from 5,000 to 5,250 rpm, making it the most average four-cylinder engine ever. Equipped with this full power, his A45 S takes him 3.7 seconds to accelerate to 60 miles per hour and just 11.8 seconds to travel a quarter mile. A nightmare number for most supercars and muscles.
How does the Mercedes-AMG A45 S perform against American muscle cars?
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Now I can answer your question. The results were shocking and would have been unpredictable if the numbers hadn’t been captured in one photo of her. The 2022 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Fastback (base), which retails for $27,770, is equipped with his larger 2.3-liter turbocharged in-line four engine and rear-wheel drive system. Although the Mustang’s engine he is 0.3 liters larger, the engine can develop maximum power at 5,500 rpm, so it delivers 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft.
With less power and torque, the base Mustang takes 4.8 seconds from 0-60 mph and 13.3 seconds from 1/4 mph. But the similarly priced Shelby GT500, with his 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine producing 760 horsepower, hits 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and he hits a quarter mile in 11.5 seconds.
Next, the base 2022 Chevy Camaro is offered for $28,990 and features a 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line four engine with a rear-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The base Camaro offers 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, allowing him to reach 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. It takes 13.6 seconds to reach 1/4 mile.
The $69,990 flagship Camaro ZL1 features a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with an 8- or 10-speed gearbox, producing 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. The ZL1 takes 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour and 11.5 seconds to travel a quarter mile.
The Dodge Charger is sold in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, unlike other American muscle cars. However, his base SXT model has a higher starting price of $32,645, and the 3.6-liter V6 has an eight-speed automatic gearbox that produces 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
The similarly priced Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody tops the list with a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 SRT engine capable of producing 717 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, easily going from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. reached, taking 11.8 seconds. For a quarter mile run.
MPG figures and handling are where the Mercedes-AMG A45 S impresses
The AMG A45 S’ turbo 4-cylinder is not only turbocharged to improve fuel efficiency with power, but is also designed with a two-stage fuel injection system that guarantees an excellent fuel economy of 26.7 mpg. It has a 17.4 gallon fuel tank and can go up to 464 total miles.
By comparison, the Ford Mustang Ecoboost Fastback returns a total of 24 MPG, has a 16-gallon fuel tank, and delivers about 384 total miles. The Chevrolet Camaro offers a total of 22 MPG and 418 miles of range with a 19-gallon tank. The Dodge Challenger V6 offers a 23 MPG combination and 425 miles of range in an 18.5 gallon tank.
Mercedes-AMG has equipped the A45 S with best-in-class mechanicals to ensure it can deliver high power. The A45 S comes standard with the AMG Driver’s Package, increasing the top speed to 168 mph for a thrilling experience.
To ensure that the driver gets pre-tuned driving dynamics for different situations, the system consists of different drive modes and custom drive modes for preference-based settings AMG It also provides dynamic select functionality. The chassis, combined with his best-in-class AMG Ride Control suspension, keeps the car stable at high speeds and offers perfect driving dynamics.
Standard ventilated disc brakes with four-piston red calipers bring the AMG A45 S to a halt from 60 feet to just 102 feet. The American muscle, on the other hand, needs a significantly longer time to stop. The Ford Mustang stops at 121 feet, while the Dodge Charger needs 112 feet and the Chevrolet Camaro follows at 111 feet. The AMG A45 S therefore impresses not only with its power, but also with excellent handling and safety.
Source: Mercedes-Benz