Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 is a compact, five-seat performance car that delivers 421 hp and a 3.9 s 0–100 km/h sprint while remaining usable with a 370 L trunk. It offers good value in its segment, though its FWD layout and modest cargo flexibility may limit winter and cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8.2 L/100km
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Usage fit

Family 56 / 53
City 51 / 52
Budget / value 36 / 37
Road trip 42 / 41
Performance 36 / 36
Cargo 24 / 20
Practical 36 / 36
Premium 55 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and good value in its segment.

Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.9 s).
  • Five seats and a 370 L trunk support daily use.
  • Efficient for its class at 8.2 L/100 km.
  • Good value in its segment for a 421 hp compact.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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