Need for Speed Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Need for Speed Wiki
SmallLogoNeedforSpeedPaybackSmallLogoNeedforSpeedEdgeSmallLogoNeedforSpeedHeatSmallLogoNeedforSpeedUnbound

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 NFSPB BankYellow Icon88,700 upon completing all three questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights".

NFSPB MercAMGA45 Garage
LV175
NFSPB BankYellow Icon88,700
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete all questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 175
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 355 bhp
Top Speed: 172 mph (277 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 4.30 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.77 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
Air
Airtime: 3.6
Landing: 3.3
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.0
Braking Power: 3.3

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The A 45 AMG 2014 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.

NFSE MercedesBenz A45AMG 2014
0
Unreleased
Top Speed 0
Acceleration 0
Nitro Capacity 0
Strength 0
Durability 0

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 NFSHE Icon Bank68,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 8NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE MercedesBenz AMGA45 Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 8
Infobox 2017White Car 169
NFSHE Icon Bank68,500
POWER 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
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 6/10)
Engine Swaps (10 Available)
355 bhp 2.0L I4
NFSHE Icon Bank80,500, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 355 / 641
175 bhp 4.6L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank60,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 175 / 1,145
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
567 bhp 4.4L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank281,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 567 / 1,096
577 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank271,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 577 / 1,033
599 bhp 3.8L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank276,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 599 / 1,069
591 bhp 3.8L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank254,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 591 / 1,048
591 bhp 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank288,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 591 / 1,068
570 bhp 4.5L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank289,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 570 / 1,118
600 bhp 2.0L I4 Hybrid
NFSHE Icon Bank299,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,089

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.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 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
  2. Video: CROWNED (2017) NFS Payback - Offroad Race (8 Cars Listed). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Z8K7hzKUg
  3. 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
  4. Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
  5. 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
  6. 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/
Advertisement