The Mercedes-AMG A 45 is preparing for its final chapter with the arrival of the new A 45 S Final Edition, a limited-run model created to celebrate one of the most extreme hot hatches ever built.
Its departure is not down to a lack of performance. Instead, the legendary M139 turbocharged four-cylinder engine can no longer comply with the latest European emissions regulations. Despite remaining the world’s most powerful series-production turbocharged four-cylinder engine, tightening legislation means the curtain is finally closing after seven years.
Exclusive Styling for the Final Edition
Mercedes-AMG has ensured the Final Edition stands apart from the standard model with a distinctive specification.
Finished in Mountain Grey Magno matte paint, the special edition features bright yellow accents across the exterior, including bold 45 S graphics on the doors. The same black and yellow theme continues inside the cabin, giving the car an unmistakably motorsport-inspired appearance.
Other exclusive touches include:
- Matte black 19-inch forged alloy wheels
- Yellow wheel centre caps
- Silver chrome fuel filler cap
- Dark chrome quad exhaust tips
- AMG Aerodynamics Package with a large rear roof spoiler and additional aerodynamic components designed to improve stability at higher speeds
Still One of the Fastest Hot Hatches on Sale
Mercedes-AMG hasn’t increased the performance for the Final Edition, but it hardly needed to.
The hand-built 2.0-litre M139 turbocharged engine continues to produce 416 hp (310 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.
Performance remains seriously impressive with a 0 to 100 km/h sprint of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). Those figures keep the A 45 S among the quickest production hot hatches ever built.
The AMG CLA Takes Over
The retirement of the AMG A 35 and A 45 also marks a major shift for Mercedes-AMG’s compact performance range.
Their successor is the newly revealed AMG CLA 45, which abandons the traditional petrol-powered four-cylinder formula in favour of a cutting-edge electric drivetrain.
Instead of the M139 engine, the new performance CLA uses three electric motors delivering a combined 671 hp (500 kW), making it the new entry point into Mercedes-AMG’s performance lineup while signalling the brand’s move toward electrification.
