AussieRC

Did anyone out there test the AMG A45 before pulling the trigger and getting the RC? Over here (Oz) both these cars compete at a similar price point and are close in terms of features (eg blind spot monitoring, lane departure, active cruise, sunroof, sport modes, front/rear sensors, camera, etc).

RickHansen

Yep, I did. I got the RC350 Luxury about $14k cheaper than the A45....but.....I regret it.

MKenM

Not sure how you can compare a GLA 45 AMG which is a Cross Over SUV with an RC F Sport How does that work? You are not comparing apples to apples.

AussieRC

Who said GLA? I'm asking about the A45 which is the performance hot hatch...

MKenM

In the US the A45 AMG is called an AMG GLA45




Is it a different vehicle in Australia?

AussieRC

Same mechanicals but a different body - seems the US doesn't get this fantastic little car. Very popular here and in Europe.

http://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/cont...amg_model.html

MKenM

I believe they are the same vehicle, here is a larger picture of the US version.




Again it begs the question how can you compare the two vehicles one is a coupe and the other is a cross over that has had AMG put its engine and other goodies on it?

AussieRC

Mate you are wrong. As I said before, the A class and GLA share the same underpinnings and engine choices. Have a read of some Australian or European motoring articles or check out YouTube. The A class is shorter, lower, narrower and lighter. The A class is a 5 door hatch, the GLA is a 5 door SUV. The A45 is a performance hatch like the Golf GTI or R, Audi S3 and BMW M135. So yes if you want a sporty car you can look at the sedan derived RC (which is a concoction of IS, ISC and GS) or a sport hatch...I hope you can now appreciate the difference.

RickHansen

sporty hatch type thing

AussieRC

Here are the 3 A class based models A45, CLA45 and GLA45 -
Skip the first minute and you are good to go...

RickHansen

I actually drove the CLA, very nice

juvi22003

iTrader: (2)

GLA and A45 is two totally different cars, we don't get the A45 over here

walkedu

My friend just got the C450 AMG or AMG sport whatever it is. Its the biturbo v6 and so far he loves it but it only has been 3 days.

Personally Ive never liked the new C class as far as styling and that Ipad looking thing in the center and red seat belts arent my cup of tea, but Im sure the performance makes up for the ugliness.

Just ran outside to snap some pictures for you guys.