The following comparison video, pitting together a Mercedes-AMG A45 S, Audi RS3, VW Golf R, and BMW M2 Competition, may have been crippled by poor weather and a wet track, but is still well worth a ...

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 S continues the legacy of its predecessors in raising the bar for hot hatches; we’ve reached a point where a five-door hatchback offers more power than a Ferrari 360 Modena ...

Well, I was born too late. When I dreamed of refereeing an 800bhp face-off, I pictured a Ferrari 360 battling a Porsche 911 Turbo, or a BMW M5 defending honour against the most unhinged Mitsubishi Evo ...

Need somebody to bore you with ideal bore to stroke ratios, or the intricacies of how variable valve timing works? Ask Andrei and watch the hours roll by… He’s also quite a strange bloke who never ...

We’ve become blasé about these high-performance hot hatches, but even by modern standards the A45 is impressive. In 2020 it’s easy to get complacent about performance cars. We’ve become so used to ...

What is it? The Mercedes-AMG A45S is the fastest hot hatch from AMG. Or anyone else. Ever. What does it cost? Wait for it: $94,095 plus on-road costs. So it’s not just the fastest of its kind, it’s ...

The Mercedes-AMG A45S fitted with a Decat Milltek Sport exhaust and OPF delete delivers brutal accelerations, aggressive exhaust notes, and insane pops & bangs. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine ...

Welcome to our comprehensive review of the Mercedes-AMG A45S, the ultimate hot hatch combining unparalleled performance and luxury in a compact package. In this video, we take you on an exhilarating ...

Turn on Javascript to watch the video. Welcome to the £120,000, 800bhp hot hatch twin test you’ve all been waiting for: the brand new Audi RS3 vs the mighty Mercedes-AMG A45S. It’s a sign of the times ...