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New Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design Differences, Sound Good

The Mercedes hatchbacks are trolling us with a hundred possible names, but we're getting pretty close to one of them being revealed. And this new video from Stuttgart spotter Walko shows the differences between the A35 and A45 hot hatchbacks.
New Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design Differences, Sound Good 5 photos
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New Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design DifferencesNew Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design DifferencesNew Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design DifferencesNew Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 Show Design Differences
Both are based on the new A-Class platform, so they share most of their styling. However, there are some subtle differences as well.

From the back view, the easiest to spot is the exhaust, as the A35 has only two muffler tips while the A45 has four, just like the new CLS 53 and other "53 models." Speaking of which, we need to mention that the base AMG model was also rumored to be called "A40" and will likely be revealed at the Paris Motor Show.

As for the A45, it's also been called "A50" and "53." We don't know which is which, but the latest report claims there will be an A45 S at the top of the range.

Getting back to the differences, the rear spoiler is slightly longer for the A45, and the front fender appears to have been flared out further. At the front, the A35 will have a similar bumper to the AMG-Line while the A45 will be more aggressive and sport the Panamericana grille.

So what about the under-the-hood stuff? Well, both are going to use 2-liter turbo engines sending power to all four wheels via a 7-speed DCT. We believe that the A35 and A45 are going to share an EQ boost electric motor, but the more powerful car will have an e-turbocharger as well.

It's all speculation at this point, but the base hot hatch is said to deliver 340 HP and 430 Nm of torque, which would place it above the Golf R and Audi S3, its main rivals. While unknown, the specs of the A45 S are sure to put it over 400 horsepower. We can't wait for some drag races!

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