Mercedes-AMG A-Class.

The powerful exterior design adds characteristic AMG elements to the design idiom of the A-Class. The radiator grille with twin louvres, the AMG Line front apron with flics on the air intakes, a front splitter and silver chrome trims on the louvres in the outer air intakes are distinguishing features at the front.

The striking AMG rear apron with specific diffuser look featuring four vertical fins and two round chrome-plated tailpipe trim elements with a diameter of 90 millimetres make the car instantly recognisable.

The aerodinamically optimised 19-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels with a high-sheen finish.

Eye-catching features at the sporty, wide rear end include the two twin tailpipe trims measuring 90 mm in diameter. And the distinctive diffuser look with four vertical fins. The striking design is completed by the AMG spoiler lip on the roof spoiler finished in the body colour.

Optional 19-inch cross-spoke forged wheels and red-painted brake callipers round off the powerful package. After all, the power of the newly developed AMG 4-cylinder turbocharged engine needs to be planted onto the road as effectively as possible.

The distinctive front apron, the AMG-specific radiator trim and the bonnet with the striking power domes clearly distinguish the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ from the Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC.

Another of the clear distinguishing features: the wide front track with flared wings. The "TURBO 4MATIC+" lettering here catches the eye right away and leaves no doubt: this is a Mercedes-AMG A 45 model.

The new Mercedes-AMG A 45 models are as sporty on the inside as they are on the outside. The MBUX multimedia system with instrument cluster, featuring three different display designs including Supersport mode with a large rev counter, is made for performance. The optionally available AMG Performance steering wheel complements this perfectly.

The AMG TRACK PACE virtual race engineer is included as standard in the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ with hard-disc navigation and Widescreen Cockpit*. The AMG menu with additional information such as gear indicator, Warm-up menu, Setup menu, G-Meter, Race Timer and engine data is likewise available in all Mercedes-AMG A-Class models.

Yellow highlights throughout the interior of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ underscore the vehicle's motorsport character. The optional AMG Performance seats upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black with yellow topstitching are a perfect match.

The AMG 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 225 kW (306 hp), 400 Nm,<p>Figures for rated output and rated torque pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 in the currently applicable version.</p>twin scroll technology, a water charge-air cooler and self-contained air intake (clean air line) transfers its enormous power to the road smoothly.

AMG Performance 4MATIC with even faster-responding electromechanical multiplate clutch for fully variable power distribution and excellent traction when accelerating out of bends.

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G transmission is your ideal partner for a sporty driving style. If you so wish, the dual-clutch transmission can serve up thrillingly fast gear changes, but also boasts comfort-oriented, barely imperceptible shift operations. As such you can enjoy the best of both worlds – racing or comfort on long journeys, you decide!

The optional AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension is your key to superior performance in everyday driving and on the race track. The adaptive damping provides a broad range between a comfortable and very sporty setup. You choose between Comfort, Sport or Sport+ with only one operating procedure and the suspension characteristics change immediately.

As the most powerful series-produced 4-cylinder engine with twin scroll turbocharging, the newly developed high-tech power pack continues in the tradition of its predecessor. The S-Model with 310 kW (421 hp)<p>Figures for rated output and rated torque pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 in the currently applicable version.</p> has even more power and accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. It takes the larger AMG high-performance brakes with red-painted callipers to tame this sort of power.

The new AMG Performance 4MATIC+ with AMG TORQUE CONTROL enables motorsport-like performance. Two separately acting clutches on the rear axle allow fully variable torque distribution to each of the rear wheels exactly as required. This is particularly noticeable in the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ when the standard-fit Drift mode is selected.

The RACE START function gives you optimal acceleration from a standing start. The partial ignition interruption during upshifts and automatic double declutching during downshifts ensure an emotional sound, especially in S+ mode.