Compare the BMW M2 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A45
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two performance powerhouses comes down to your priorities on the road. The BMW M2 is the more powerful machine and delivers a bigger boot, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 uses less fuel. When heading out on twisty roads, the BMW M2 comes alive and proves a bit more fun in the bends than the Mercedes-Benz AMG A45. Inside, you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard in both models, though the BMW M2 feels suitably premium where the Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 suffers from cheap materials and items that feel like they might break off if pulled too hard. On faster drives, both cars suffer from quite a bit of tyre noise, and should anything go wrong, you will find parts and repairs are expensive for each of them.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Sports cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 5 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 390 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 370 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,210 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,587 mm x 1,887 mm x 1,404 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,453 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,414 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £4,850 | First year tax rate £3,420 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 480 Step Auto | Engine name A45 S 4Matic+ Plus Auto |
| Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 480 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 421 BHP |
| Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Sports cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 4.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 3.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 5 Best |
| Number of doors 2 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 390 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 370 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,210 litres |
| Length 4,587 mm | Length 4,453 mm |
| Width 1,887 mm | Width 1,850 mm |
| Height 1,404 mm | Height 1,414 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.75 m | Wheelbase 2.73 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.54 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.