BMW M135i xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
| Category | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 320 / 316 | 380 / 375 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 475 / 350 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1577 / 3477 | 1573 / 3468 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 203 / 200 | 242 / 238 |
| Average price | €50,000 | €58,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.30 | 1:13.50 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.20 | 1:43.80 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:26.86 | 1:25.62 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.6 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.1 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 92.0 mph | 8.8 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.7 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.5 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 10.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.1 s | 15.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 15.1 s | 27.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 3.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.1 s | 11.8 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 19.0 s @ 1650 ft | 16.8 s @ 1434 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 137 m (450 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M135i xDrive | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 289 | 295 |
| Straight line speed | 2551 | 2856 |
| Total | 2840 | 3151 |
Verdict
A 45 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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