Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG is Affalterbach’s first big leap into the little pond [Geneva Motor Show 2013]

As stated by the advertising firm, something is happening in Mercedes-Benz. What we do not know is whether it is good or bad, because the maximum refinement pass radical dynamism falling into excess can cost you. And on the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG we see the finesse and elegance gives way to a charged line, very striking and somewhat tacky.

This does not mean to be all a chocolate dynamically set to become one of the fastest compact thanks to the engine supercharged 360 hp and 460 Nm of torque. Do the benefits? Sensational, with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and a top speed limited to 250 km/h. As if that’s not enough, consumption of just 6.9 L/100 approved is really low, with emissions of 161 g / km of CO2.

The main problem is the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG appearance. The client may want a car type that differs from the rest of the range, but in excess recharge somewhat breaks the natural charm that should have everything Mercedes-Benz. And this is not something new, as we see him in every Mercedes-Benz AMG version that are bringing to market.

Audi and BMW have achieved success, increasing sales year after year, without losing their identity. In Mercedes also the numbers are great, but at the cost of losing that distinction halo of the star printed on their vehicles. Possibly I’m wrong on that, perhaps I’m getting old, but the truth is that happy owner personally and as a model of the brand, I wished they would have offered signing with optional cosmetic kit as in the normal versions of the Class.