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Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG blends serious performance with everyday usability, pairing 421 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s with five seats and a 370 L trunk. It’s efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and represents good value in its segment.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety421 hp
Audi A5 Coupé
Car B
Audi A5 Coupé
An AWD petrol coupé that blends quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.6 s) with efficient-for-class consumption, the Audi A5 Coupé suits year-round commuting and weekend trips. Its two-door layout and 4-seat cabin limit family flexibility, but the 465-liter trunk helps on the road.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 47 / 49
City 39 / 40
Budget / value 51 / 56
Road trip 41 / 50
Performance 42 / 43
Cargo 20 / 23
Practical 31 / 36
Premium 55 / 52
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG · Orange = Audi A5 Coupé

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Audi A5 Coupé
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) for performance thrills
  • Strong output (421 hp, 500 Nm) for confident passing and on-ramps
  • Five seats and a 370 L trunk make it workable for compact family duty
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and good value in its segment

Audi A5 Coupé

  • AWD traction adds year-round confidence, especially in winter.
  • Strong 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s without high fuel thirst (6.5 L/100 km).
  • 465-liter trunk makes road trips easier for a coupé.
  • Good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi A5 Coupé if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A5 Coupé's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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