As it has become the norm with these types of reports, you might want to have a little salt-cellar around while reading the following.
According to the Brits from Auto Express, who recently had a go in the model during its official press launch test drive, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG apparently lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a staggeringly-quick 8:11 minutes, or just a couple of seconds slower than the slightly lower and heavier A 45 AMG.
Their info is coming from an unnamed Mercedes-Benz insider, so it might as well be the usual British made-up story, especially since even we find it a bit hard to believe that a front-wheel drive-based crossover/SUV could be faster than a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG (W204) or a BMW M5 (E60) around the Green Hell.
Nevertheless, despite not driving it yet ourselves, most media outlets have praised the “45 AMG” models for their highly-neutral handling and explosive acceleration. Combined with the more Nurburgring-ready higher ground clearance and slightly softer damping of the GLA 45 AMG... maybe it's not that impossible after all. What do you guys think?
Info via Auto Express
Their info is coming from an unnamed Mercedes-Benz insider, so it might as well be the usual British made-up story, especially since even we find it a bit hard to believe that a front-wheel drive-based crossover/SUV could be faster than a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG (W204) or a BMW M5 (E60) around the Green Hell.
Nevertheless, despite not driving it yet ourselves, most media outlets have praised the “45 AMG” models for their highly-neutral handling and explosive acceleration. Combined with the more Nurburgring-ready higher ground clearance and slightly softer damping of the GLA 45 AMG... maybe it's not that impossible after all. What do you guys think?
Info via Auto Express