Compare the Mercedes-Benz AMG A45

A fast family hatchback, and a straight line hero
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9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Sports cars
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 370 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,210 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,453 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,414 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £3,420
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.
30.7 mpg
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 40 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name A45 S 4Matic+ Plus Auto
Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 421 BHP
Body type Sports cars
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 8
Acceleration 3.9 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 370 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,210 litres
Length 4,453 mm
Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,414 mm
Wheelbase 2.73 m
Turning circle 11.54 m

Full features list

  • Additional Two tone leather upholstery
  • Artico man-made leather/microcut microfibre - Black with contrast top stitching in yellow
  • Leather - Black
  • Leather upholstery
  • Manufaktur magno paint
  • Metallic paint
  • Two tone leather - Red pepper/black
  • Two tone leather - Titanium grey pearl/black with contrasting topstitching and segment band yellow
  • Two tone leather upholstery
  • 3 Spoke flattened lower section sporty design AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/microcut microfibre
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • 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
  • Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
  • Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery
  • 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
  • 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
  • Blind spot assist
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • 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
  • Lane keeping system
  • 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 (Active Service System)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Wireless charging
  • 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
  • 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
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • 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 High level third brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • 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
  • Solid paint
  • 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
  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • 3 stage electronic stability programme
  • AMG high performance brake system with red painted brake callipers and black AMG lettering at the front, ventilated and perforated brake discs
  • Active bonnet
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist
  • 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
  • ESP curve dynamic assist
  • Electronic Stability Program with Anti Skid Control
  • Electronic parking brake
  • 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
  • Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
  • Keyless Go
  • Keyless entry lock/unlock
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • AMG Driver's pack - A Class
  • AMG night pack - A Class
  • AMG performance high-end seat pack - A Class
  • Aerodynamic 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • AMG performance 4MATIC+ with torque control
  • AMG suspension including AMG specific axles and sporty spring/damper setup
  • Suspension with adaptive damping system
  • Aluminium AMG design black/silver interior trim

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.