2019 Porsche 911 Hunts Down 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 in Nurburgring Testing

Then again, with both set to pack north of 400 horsepower and come with similar scale footprints, comparing the two isn't all that wild.

In fact, we got the idea from the piece of footage at the bottom of the page, which shows the second generation of the A45, as well as the 992-gen Neunelfer, testing on the Nurburgring.

We'll start with the Porsche, since this should make its debut by the end of the year. The Carrera models, such as the one seen in the spy clip we have here, will be animated by slightly updated versions of the turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six units powering the 991.2 models.

And while a manual gearbox will still be offered, the optional PDK dual-clutch unit is set to come with eight ratios. Another novelty will come from the Wet driving mode, which should be automatically activated thanks to the use of sensors.

Keep in mind that we've already spied prototypes of the 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 and the 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo. Nevertheless, these are set to make their debut next year.

Such an introduction schedule also stands for the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45, which still hasn't reached its final development stage.

With the current generation having raised the bar to 400 horsepower, we're expecting the next-gen model to pack even more power. And while the German carmaker has explained that the hot hatch will come with a new AWD system, no further details have been provided - here's to hoping the company has paid attention the feedback regarding the understeer tendencies of the outgoing model.

And while the 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 has already shown us its 305 horsepower might, the upcoming A45 might pack a certain degree of hybridization.