Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG vs BMW M140i xDrive
| Category | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1526 / 3364 | 1606 / 3541 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 236 / 233 | 212 / 209 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €49,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:40.79 | 1:39.91 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.90 | 1:14.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.80 | 1:40.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.8 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s | 12.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 20.4 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.8 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.8 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.7 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 12.4 s |
General performance
| Category | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.6 s @ 1512 ft | 17.4 s @ 1493 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) | 69.7 kph (43.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
Summary
| Category | A 45 AMG | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M140i xDrive is the fastest by a small margin.
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