The 2016 Mercedes-AMG A 45 (W176) is a high-performance trim of the third generation A-Class model range manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.
It was first shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show before going on sale in September 2012. The high-performance A 45 AMG was shown at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show before going on sale in June 2013.
Improvements to the A 45 AMG, over the base model, include a turbocharged 2-litre inline-4 engine, a DCT 7-speed gearbox, an all-wheel drive system, sport suspension, improved high-performance brakes, an alternative grille design, chrome exhaust tips, and unique AMG alloy wheels.
In 2015, the model range received a facelift, as well as an increased horsepower output, which went on sale in September 2015.
Games[]
Need for Speed: Payback[]
The A 45 appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its reveal during a developer interview on PlayStation Live's day 2 coverage of E3 2017 on June 14, 2017, and was later shown in an off-road race gameplay video[2] released on August 30, 2017.
Stock
The stock A 45 is unlocked for purchase from the drag, off-road, race, and runner class dealerships for 
88,700 upon completing all three questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights".
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Complete all questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 175
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 355 bhp
Top Speed: 172 mph (277 km/h)
 0 - 60: 4.30 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.77 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
 Airtime: 3.6
Landing: 3.3
 Braking Response: 4.0
Braking Power: 3.3
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The A 45 AMG 2014 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.
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Need for Speed: Heat[]
The A 45 '16 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article published[3][4] on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 5, which was released on September 17, 2019.
Stock
The stock A 45 '16 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 
68,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 8
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It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 8
 16968,500POWER 1.5
HIGH SPEED 2.2
ACCELERATION 2.9
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 355
0-60 MPH [s] 4.30
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 332
TOP SPEED [mph] 172
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Engine Swaps (10 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The A 45 (2016) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[5][6]
Stock
The stock A 45 can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $60,500 and has a Tier A 192 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player drafting behind other racers for a total of 200 seconds in playlists of any tier and using any vehicle.
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References[]
- ↑ Article: goauto.com.au (2020) Car reviews - Mercedes-Benz - A-class - A45 AMG 4Matic. Available at: https://www.goauto.com.au/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/a-class/a45-amg-4matic/2016-01-12/45376.html
- ↑ Video: CROWNED (2017) NFS Payback - Offroad Race (8 Cars Listed). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Z8K7hzKUg
- ↑ Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
- ↑ Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
| Mercedes | |
|---|---|
| 190 | E 2.5-16 '88 (W201) · E 2.5-16 Evolution II '90 (W201) |
| 300 | SL '54 (W198) |
| A | 45 4MATIC '16 (W176) · 45 S 4MATIC+ '20 (W177) |
| C | 63 AMG Cabriolet '18 (A205) · 63 AMG Coupé '18 (C205) · 63 AMG Coupé Black Series '12 (C204) · 63 AMG S Coupé '16 (C205) · 63 AMG S Coupé '19 (C205) |
| CL | 55 AMG '00 (W215) |
| CLK | 500 '04 (C209) · GTR '97 (GT1) |
| CLS | 63 AMG '06 (W219) |
| E | 320 4MATIC '01 (W210) |
| EQS | 580 4MATIC '22 (V297) |
| G | 500 '12 (W463) · 63 AMG '17 (W463) · Ener-G-Force '12 (Concept) |
| GLA | 45 AMG '14 (X156) |
| GLE | 63 AMG '16 (W166) |
| GT | Black Series '21 (C190) · Coupé '15 (C190) · R '17 (C190) · S '19 (C190) · S Roadster '19 (R190) |
| S | 680 4MATIC (Z223) |
| SL | 500 '97 (R129) · 500 '04 (R230) · 600 '97 (R129) · 65 AMG '03 (R230) · 65 AMG Black Series '09 (R230) |
| SLK | 230 Kompressor '99 (R170) · 55 AMG '16 (R172) |
| SLS | AMG '10 (C197) · AMG Black Series '14 (C197) |
| SLR | 722 Edition '06 (C199) · 722 S '09 (R199) · Coupé '04 (C199) · Stirling Moss Edition '09 (Z199) |
| Unimog | Unimog '80 (U 404 S) |