2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S review | Better than an Audi RS3? | Autocar

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S has an unusual mix of skills: a five-door family hatchback with 415bhp and an all-new 'drift mode'. Matt Prior went to Spain to find out if you should have an A45 S over an Audi RS3 or BMW M2 Competition on both road and track. Subscribe now:
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