New AMG A45 S vs old AMG A45 review + 0-60, rolling race and drift test!

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • It’s the comparison you’ve all been waiting for… the all-new AMG A45 S vs the old AMG A45! With a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo packed under the bonnet that can produce 415hp, the new A45 is a serious contender to be the top new hot hatch of 2019! But does it warrant the massive £50,000 price, and would you just be better off picking up a second-hand A45 instead? Stick with Mat and find out!
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  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian 5 років тому +1687

    New A45S is an absolute rocket, but the old A45 sounded much better 🔥 It's sad that aftermarket exhausts are going to become a necessity for car enthusiasts in the next few years.

    • @whosdondada
      @whosdondada 5 років тому +205

      Blame Europe regulation

    • @DanielSadjadian
      @DanielSadjadian 5 років тому +134

      @@whosdondada Indeed EU regulations suck 👎

    • @ctpx14
      @ctpx14 5 років тому +68

      @@ahsookee no , he is complaining about EU regulations about aftermarket exhausts

    • @rootsmanuva82
      @rootsmanuva82 5 років тому +23

      @Death Star II I live in the US and I want the EU to collapse for the benefit of all Europeans. I won't go into why since you seem like you know what's up.

    • @luislopes2240
      @luislopes2240 5 років тому +28

      Time to invest on some exhaust companies. #stonks

  • @davidrowell822
    @davidrowell822 5 років тому +496

    Great video Matt... but where’s the one we’re dying for? New A45 vs RS3 Drag race? The suspense is killing me!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  5 років тому +116

      😉

    • @cryptocoin7098
      @cryptocoin7098 5 років тому +6

      woa they replied to ya

    • @albunic8159
      @albunic8159 5 років тому +5

      A45s vs rs3

    • @amir123786
      @amir123786 5 років тому +3

      David Rowell me too it’s all I’ve thought about for 3 weeks

    • @calvinorr4389
      @calvinorr4389 5 років тому +7

      The rs3 will annihilated it 😄

  • @mrunknown2341
    @mrunknown2341 5 років тому +573

    Legend has it when Matt pulls a girl he says I have to used the Carwow stick of truth tonight

    • @jeevan996
      @jeevan996 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂👌👌👌

    • @RS63AMG
      @RS63AMG 5 років тому +1

      Oh no 😂😂

    • @feng8432
      @feng8432 5 років тому +1

      OMG 😂😂😂

    • @samaysahoo3494
      @samaysahoo3494 5 років тому

      BRUH

    • @mrunknown2341
      @mrunknown2341 5 років тому +1

      Auto blipper lmao thanks bro 😂 I’ll accept the award proudly 🥇 🏆

  • @alexamto95
    @alexamto95 5 років тому +763

    1. Its the pre-facelift A45... so it has 360 hp and not 381.
    2. The launch control on RS3 wasnt even a launch control...

    • @DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans
      @DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans 5 років тому +12

      i think this one is the 2015 post facelifted A45 which had both pwer & torque increased from 360 hp & 450 Nm to 381 hp & 475Nm.
      otherwise i agree with you on the second one.

    • @CorleoneFam07
      @CorleoneFam07 5 років тому +7

      @@DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans you can tell from the front bumper design that it is the pre-facelift version

    • @guusprillevitz3507
      @guusprillevitz3507 5 років тому

      Constantin Habsburg-Lothringen same dude, same.......

    • @joecooper2529
      @joecooper2529 5 років тому +2

      Yeah man i am very pissed with that 😤

    • @tz0011
      @tz0011 5 років тому +4

      definitely a bad test Alexander, it's the OLD A 45 with 360 hp & 450 nm

  • @dergottkonig8418
    @dergottkonig8418 5 років тому +423

    The A45 in this video is the pre Facelift with just 360 Hp...

    • @raosiddharth4726
      @raosiddharth4726 5 років тому +11

      Correct, it's more similar to old one

    • @niklasadomeit252
      @niklasadomeit252 5 років тому

      Right, my words

    • @FayyaazAhmed
      @FayyaazAhmed 5 років тому +7

      @@rel6294 2017 A45 has 284Kw vs the 265Kw that the version he used has.

    • @KXP70
      @KXP70 5 років тому +4

      @@rel6294 stupid reasoning.

    • @restlessactivity8696
      @restlessactivity8696 5 років тому +2

      No, this is S version...

  • @nvl2691
    @nvl2691 5 років тому +1165

    Wait - that's the pre-facelift A45, meaning it only has 360 hp and not 381 hp like you mentioned...

    • @justina9914
      @justina9914 5 років тому +327

      They try to make the old one look bad to advertise the new one

    • @LaMaderaa
      @LaMaderaa 5 років тому +120

      do me a favor and dont trust carwow!

    • @nvl2691
      @nvl2691 5 років тому +57

      @@justina9914 yup. Marketing... the new A45 looks nicer though tbh.

    • @TheMBCreative
      @TheMBCreative 5 років тому +38

      it even "only" has 360 PS, so around 355 hp if I´m right?

    • @nvl2691
      @nvl2691 5 років тому

      @Jonathan Bowen why no?

  • @AdityaSharma-kj2fb
    @AdityaSharma-kj2fb 5 років тому +203

    Expensive car - *Exists*
    Carwow- "I'm gonna poke it in the hole with a stick"

  • @0NetherCraft0
    @0NetherCraft0 5 років тому +1555

    The old A45 sounds a lot better! Damn regulations :|

    • @Chris-Viper
      @Chris-Viper 5 років тому +56

      I agree ruins the car sound

    • @redline589
      @redline589 5 років тому +13

      Both are cool cars but neither sound good, It needs a 6 cyl or a V8

    • @fabers92
      @fabers92 5 років тому +33

      They've both got stupid programmed farty upshifts, and both are turbo,d 4 cylinders so don't sound great anyway. I agree though, the new one sounds muted and breathy like most new turbo cars..911, 718 etc are good examples. Meh

    • @petrbohac6731
      @petrbohac6731 5 років тому +43

      @@redline589 WTF V8 in a small hatchvack? are u mad bro? even I6 or V6, it just doesnt fit in the car..

    • @abibakarmo1367
      @abibakarmo1367 5 років тому +5

      But bro dis one is yellow everyone knows yellow cars are fire

  • @klassed234
    @klassed234 4 роки тому +14

    Man I was actually thinking from the start “I’d love for the A45 s to be compared to an rs3” amazing Matt

  • @paddydowney6269
    @paddydowney6269 5 років тому +173

    The rs3 appears for 20sec of a 16min video ... and still lights up the comments 😂

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 5 років тому +2

      Paddy Downey RS3 is the kind people get mad when people disrespect the king 😂(of the hatches)

    • @sportsconnect3309
      @sportsconnect3309 5 років тому +9

      @@spookyreaper1702 its not king lol

    • @DnBDubstepManiak1
      @DnBDubstepManiak1 5 років тому +4

      @@spookyreaper1702 about the same 0-60 time and better sound. That's about it for ''the king''... Weird that the ''king'' is not having the ring record for hatchbacks though. But I get you, kids do only care about making noise to get attention and straight line sprints (in a awd automatic cause that takes some serious ''skill'') But those kids don't like the corners, they might crash their ''king'' cause the ones with the biggest mouth, usually have the least skill xD

    • @zainm9059
      @zainm9059 5 років тому +1

      Singh is king

    • @realtalk7571
      @realtalk7571 5 років тому +3

      Triggered Audi fan girls

  • @Aron23870
    @Aron23870 5 років тому +274

    I love how he always tests the exhaust with a stick😂😂

    • @Ross-bc2iz
      @Ross-bc2iz 5 років тому +4

      so cringe

    • @Itzhennessy
      @Itzhennessy 5 років тому +11

      @@Ross-bc2iz u r

    • @jacobrobins8831
      @jacobrobins8831 5 років тому +1

      Rs.Roxx10 na it’s not cringe, it’s wonderful tradition!

    • @pharaongaming8617
      @pharaongaming8617 5 років тому

      on Porsche 718 video he used carwow stare of truth tho

    • @rev0lut10nz
      @rev0lut10nz 5 років тому +2

      That fake exhaust tho...

  • @zanmacarol7926
    @zanmacarol7926 5 років тому +736

    Unlike bmw, they actually made a better car than their old one.

    • @3V4NG3L10NN
      @3V4NG3L10NN 5 років тому +63

      99% of the people buying the new 1 series don't even care if it is FWD or RWD. Sadly.

    • @floriankraft2553
      @floriankraft2553 5 років тому +7

      Wow what a bullshit

    • @davidcohen2137
      @davidcohen2137 5 років тому +6

      Just wait to the all new M1 with the new M2 competition engine...

    • @V_Matviichuk
      @V_Matviichuk 5 років тому +20

      @@davidcohen2137 there will be no M1, or 1M for that matter. The entire 1-series is now based on the same FWD platform as Mini cars, and it is impossible to put anything apart from inline-4 in it. So, that being said, m135 is going to be the fastest 1-series we'll see. At leas for this generation. Additionally a real 1M got replaced when M2 was released. Unfortunately for us, car guys, BMW parted ways with its' heritage and went all-in with marketing and sales.

    • @3V4NG3L10NN
      @3V4NG3L10NN 5 років тому

      @@davidcohen2137 the new m2 engine is a 4 cyl? ;)

  • @handsonhui301
    @handsonhui301 5 років тому +164

    I believe he deliberately picked that red pre-facelift a45 without aero pack to make the new a45s stand out, plus that old a45 seems to be in really bad shape... Taking into account the condition of brake pad, tyres, condition of the car, 4.8s isn't fair at all...
    If he picked the facelift a45, that'd be a different story, the facelift should be able to do 4.2s, not to forget he mentioned he tested the facelift a45 in 4s dead when it came out years ago so I guess it's all about marketing. When a newer model comes out, they'll just make the old one looks as bad as possible...
    I know the a45s is bit faster than the old stock facelift a45 but in my opinion the old a45 sounds way better....

    • @AK-qe3pz
      @AK-qe3pz 5 років тому +13

      Handson Hui so true, couldn’t agree with you more. The new A45s is about 20% dearer than the facelift 2016 A45. MB is trying to justify that by making the 45s look heaps superior than the fl A45. Tbh £50k is a bit too much of a price to pay for this car.

    • @handsonhui301
      @handsonhui301 5 років тому +6

      @@AK-qe3pz exactly mate

    • @shiftytaco8688
      @shiftytaco8688 5 років тому +7

      The new a45 he used didn’t have aero pack either? End of the day if it looks better is all a matter of opinion. I think it looks a lot better but that’s just my opinion

    • @12enric
      @12enric 5 років тому +10

      WTF mate I am an owner of a facelift a45 AMG 2018 "0-60 in 4s flat" an I can say it is much faster than the version 1 that he picked from 2013. I am really disappointed with the comparison you should compare it with a 2018 facelift instead with the old 2013 model I am sorry you earned dislike for it. I don't like a crappy comparison an this is completely bullshit!!!!

    • @handsonhui301
      @handsonhui301 5 років тому

      @@12enric totally agree... 4s is achievable in the right condition for a stock facelift A45 (2016-2018), Let's not compare the look or sound of the facelift A45 versus the new A45s. The test/number in this video is pretty inaccurate, like a rs3 should do 0-100 in sub 4s but he claimed 4.2s lol...

  • @khomotsopakgadi2546
    @khomotsopakgadi2546 5 років тому +8

    Are we really going to pretend like we not seeing the old a45 in the bush at 14:27? 😂

  • @J_S591
    @J_S591 5 років тому +32

    De Giuseppe built my M156 6.2. So far so good 😁

  • @tokudk9785
    @tokudk9785 5 років тому +66

    Old a45 has 100% of the sound rating

    • @rude5801
      @rude5801 5 років тому

      Old sounds and looks like a lawnmower and the new is a performance lawnmower

    • @BrianW1612
      @BrianW1612 5 років тому

      @@rude5801 you have some brilliant sounding lawn mowers in your household then.

    • @rude5801
      @rude5801 5 років тому

      Brian Woods I could've bought A45s if I wanted too but I got me a Golf GTI, I don't care about the hp, i care about what I'm driving. Remember A class 15 years ago? Ugly ass mom hatch back. The Golf was and is a living king.

    • @BrianW1612
      @BrianW1612 5 років тому +1

      @@rude5801 sure you could have mate. If you got a Golf Gti it means you couldn't afford the A45, end of. Nothing good about the golf other than value for money. Even then thats only really the case with the Golf R, you of course being the clown you are opted for the worse, more expensive Golf... good job! 🤡

    • @rude5801
      @rude5801 5 років тому

      Brian Woods My dad is a millionaire.. my grandpa is a billionaire. I live in a mansion. Just to let you know, I had no budget limit. I chose the GTI over many cars that came into my mind. The GTI is the car that I've always loved and will love no matter what you say.

  • @kindsir1256
    @kindsir1256 5 років тому +18

    4.2 in the RS3? that’s embarrassing Matt. Mine does 3.7 all day every day on every run. Literally no RS3 takes over 4 seconds. Something was wrong there. Can’t wait for the proper drag video where we can see the RS3 pull easily on the new A45s.

    • @44flo
      @44flo 5 років тому +7

      Nick S Idk which RS3 you got but every video I saw it was 4.1

    • @kindsir1256
      @kindsir1256 5 років тому +1

      Florin really? Ah this must be the new 2019 one! It’s slower because of the particulate filter. Mines a 2018....

    • @SuperUrke97
      @SuperUrke97 5 років тому +2

      I also thik that Audi goes under 4s every time you proper shoot it (3.8,3.7)

    • @toxadodo
      @toxadodo 5 років тому +4

      I agree completely! RS3 is under 4 seconds always!

    • @Ramirocruz48
      @Ramirocruz48 5 років тому +3

      Definitely agree, RS3 is a 3.7 second car.

  • @carwow
    @carwow  5 років тому +44

    To all you guys complaining about the RS3 time, this is the new RS3 which has had to adhere to the new WLTP regulations. Trust us - there are no conspiracies here!! Watch out though! A video is coming soon about this...

    • @raosiddharth4726
      @raosiddharth4726 5 років тому +4

      Hard to trust mate

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 5 років тому

      carwow did you do some proper drugs mate

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 5 років тому

      Looking forward to that video! 👍

    • @SuperTobbe12
      @SuperTobbe12 5 років тому +4

      So because of WLTP it loses 0.5 seconds to 60? Bullshit, its a sponsored video and Merc can't stand lose to Audi

    • @realtalk7571
      @realtalk7571 5 років тому

      Stupid Audi fanboys lmao

  • @JMNTN
    @JMNTN 5 років тому +299

    2019 the years we get a drifting Mercedes a class and a front wheel drive bmw 1series

    • @soundseeker63
      @soundseeker63 5 років тому +28

      Indeed, very sad to see BMW commit suicide with the new 1-Series. The M135i in particular is a shadow of its former self.

    • @rel6294
      @rel6294 5 років тому +2

      @@soundseeker63 couldnt agree more

    • @tripleceven
      @tripleceven 4 роки тому +1

      Good observation

    • @callumkidd723
      @callumkidd723 4 роки тому +1

      Gotta love my m140i thank u Jesus

    • @adelaideautowashes
      @adelaideautowashes 3 роки тому

      Nothing wrong with FWD (or AWD), its ultimately what most people want, not some ridiculous RWD 6-cylinder hatchback thing.

  • @Trancemission100
    @Trancemission100 5 років тому +5

    Had the previous gen facelift A 45. Sound was incredible. You could hear one start from a long way. New one has better performance figures but lacks the AMG grunt.

  • @DrKampfpudding
    @DrKampfpudding 5 років тому +261

    I prefer the Rs3 over all sporty hatchbacks... Just because oft the glorious 5 cyl engine sound !

    • @cottarevan2130
      @cottarevan2130 5 років тому +14

      Beats all the other hot hatches because of the engine, everything else has 4 cylinders :(

    • @dimosrix
      @dimosrix 5 років тому

      DrKampfpudding bmw 140i 👍🏻 the v6 is the best :)

    • @vasilisaintinidis5266
      @vasilisaintinidis5266 5 років тому +34

      @@dimosrix inline 6*

    • @DrKampfpudding
      @DrKampfpudding 5 років тому +5

      @@dimosrix well to each their own . i have a guy accelerating often in Front oft my house. Only bc its an rs3 im okay with it ^^
      Id take the sound of an rs3 over an v or inline 6 any day .

    • @DrKampfpudding
      @DrKampfpudding 5 років тому +1

      @@ElidrissiMohamed49 yea i found the strange roll up at the Start quite strange

  • @MrTARIQSs
    @MrTARIQSs 5 років тому +178

    There was definitely something wrong with the launch of the rs3

    • @lechatnoir7001
      @lechatnoir7001 5 років тому +9

      Tariq no, it’s just that audi is shit 😉

    • @worlow1841
      @worlow1841 5 років тому +41

      @@lechatnoir7001 what about Audi is shit. Sounds like you don't know much about cars

    • @iMortalHQ
      @iMortalHQ 5 років тому +8

      @@worlow1841 DOnt think he owns one tbh, to even know how good the launch on all aud's are! even mat said audi has the best launch control.

    • @kyblckwd246
      @kyblckwd246 5 років тому +4

      Didnt seem very aggressive

    • @iartheownage
      @iartheownage 5 років тому +10

      Looked like he eased off the brake instead of let it fly

  • @alexbalaci6338
    @alexbalaci6338 5 років тому +200

    Wait a minute... he timed the rs3 before and it did better than the merc 🤨

    • @valentinfriedrich6428
      @valentinfriedrich6428 5 років тому +34

      I think he messed up the start😬

    • @Verybadbiker
      @Verybadbiker 5 років тому +15

      different tarmac, different weather but in the end both of these are quick. A45 would probably do even better in different conditions

    • @lowrider69yearsago58
      @lowrider69yearsago58 5 років тому +3

      @@valentinfriedrich6428 a45s in automann channel 0-100 4.0sec. Very slow

    • @bezmozek3723
      @bezmozek3723 5 років тому +4

      @@lowrider69yearsago58 yes man. My grandma can do it quicker

    • @VDdsw
      @VDdsw 5 років тому +28

      GaminG ChanneL_AL 0-60 in 4 secs is everything but slow buddy lmao

  • @imnorman9264
    @imnorman9264 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Excellent work and fun to watch as always. Your a legend matt

  • @jonnyaesthetic
    @jonnyaesthetic 5 років тому +2

    That Drift King part lol!

    • @Hi-il7ht
      @Hi-il7ht 4 роки тому +1

      I know right 😂

  • @Kreature303
    @Kreature303 5 років тому +234

    In his RS3 review he done 0-60 in 3.7s 🤔
    Still, 0-60 in 3.9s is a madness for a 2L 4 pot 🤯

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 5 років тому +21

      CreatureDubz sponsored review

    • @AJCube
      @AJCube 5 років тому +36

      He didn't even launch the rs3 properly

    • @Kreature303
      @Kreature303 5 років тому +2

      AJ Cube Nah he backed off, wasn’t like it was in the wet either smh

    • @AJCube
      @AJCube 5 років тому +5

      CreatureDubz Yeah that’s more what i meant lol, Matt is just mocking the RS3 at this point

    • @umaralikha
      @umaralikha 5 років тому +2

      @@Kreature303 Lol what? You cant back off of the throttle without launch control disengaging. Different conditions get different results, its why you can get a S63 getting 0-60s between 3.2 and 3.8...

  • @khingdavid4687
    @khingdavid4687 5 років тому +83

    That's the pre facelift model with 367hp. We not stupid. If you're gonna compare do it properly.

    • @bitlord21
      @bitlord21 5 років тому

      khing david yes, so what? He sad "the old“

    • @Homer1971
      @Homer1971 5 років тому +2

      Yes. The "new old 45" has 381 PS (hp). So the gap would be not that wide...

  • @danielagreaves6298
    @danielagreaves6298 5 років тому +314

    Wait a minute. Carwow did an RS3 review in 2017 and the car did 0-60 in 3.7 seconds... hmmmm I detect a promotion by Mercedes

    • @raosiddharth4726
      @raosiddharth4726 5 років тому +3

      Yes

    • @raosiddharth4726
      @raosiddharth4726 5 років тому +11

      Yes, and old Mercedes a45 seems more value for money compared to new one

    • @kpcassell419
      @kpcassell419 5 років тому +25

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought something was amiss about this advert.....I mean....."review".

    • @st.favouraugustine3636
      @st.favouraugustine3636 5 років тому +11

      False, AMG said A45s 0-60 is 3.8sec

    • @nicktune1219
      @nicktune1219 5 років тому +31

      He tested the new RS3 with the new EU regulations.

  • @HotelSuper
    @HotelSuper 5 років тому +6

    Love my old a45 in dark purple. Sounds so much better than the new one too :)

  • @Pooiepirate
    @Pooiepirate 5 років тому +1

    Best car reviews on UA-cam, love it

  • @gunterification
    @gunterification 5 років тому +153

    He didn't use launch control on the rs3 obviously.

    • @timmontanus4311
      @timmontanus4311 5 років тому +1

      Yup

    • @EdgarSteinway
      @EdgarSteinway 5 років тому +14

      GPO yeah Audi RS3 does 0-100 in 3,7 sec

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 5 років тому

      Edgar Love Piano on a good day it’s even lower 😳

    • @umaralikha
      @umaralikha 5 років тому +15

      @@spookyreaper1702 Where do you see a stock rs3 doing 0-60 faster than 3.6 lol

    • @eventusvantos2770
      @eventusvantos2770 5 років тому +10

      @@EdgarSteinway nope that was under different conditions and also different eu regulations.

  • @thegreatape170
    @thegreatape170 5 років тому +51

    I'm a BMW fan...but Mercedes did a better job of making the new version of their hatchback

    • @DandaLion92
      @DandaLion92 5 років тому +11

      100% agree. The new 1 series is a serious wtf successor to the old model.

    • @thevinduekanayake248
      @thevinduekanayake248 5 років тому

      3D Waffle are u a real bmw fan a real one ?

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 5 років тому

      @@thevinduekanayake248 Have you seen the new FWD 1 series?

  • @MightyCalves
    @MightyCalves 5 років тому +18

    The new A45 is so much better than the old one (except sound). Much easier choice than the new M135.

    • @afilleduptaco
      @afilleduptaco 5 років тому +6

      PatrickRiccardo the new 1 series is just so fugly

  • @crimsonstang
    @crimsonstang 5 років тому +6

    4:11
    Holy blank switches, Batman!

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 4 роки тому

      That’s because of missing options

  • @harrys1848
    @harrys1848 5 років тому +50

    0:33 just incase you missed it.

    • @R34GTRR35
      @R34GTRR35 4 роки тому

      I couldn’t help it over and over I’m stuck now

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 4 роки тому

      Why’s he doing that to the ash tray smh

  • @keithyuen2005
    @keithyuen2005 5 років тому +81

    Please do A45s vs RS3 vs M2 competition!!!

    • @LukeBeasto
      @LukeBeasto 5 років тому +6

      RS3 would win!
      A45 S would be second!
      M2 Comp would be last!

    • @M_773
      @M_773 5 років тому +2

      M2 Comp all day then 5Cyl after that then A45

    • @LukeBeasto
      @LukeBeasto 5 років тому +2

      HONDA RULES M2 wouldn’t win in a drag race because its rear wheel drive and cant grab traction off the line!

    • @lechatnoir7001
      @lechatnoir7001 5 років тому

      Luke Beaston lolilol

    • @lechatnoir7001
      @lechatnoir7001 5 років тому

      Luke Beaston i don’t think you’ve seen all the video lol 🤣😂🙃

  • @Inzanecookie
    @Inzanecookie 5 років тому +19

    Damn regulations, RIP pops n crackles

  • @GG-dl9tl
    @GG-dl9tl 5 років тому +119

    Never seen someone launch the facelift Rs3 that slow... Mercedes defiantly sponsored this video.

    • @Schuler789
      @Schuler789 5 років тому +8

      Did launch control actually engage? Didn't sound like it?

    • @mohdlootah5824
      @mohdlootah5824 5 років тому +6

      Its pretty obvious im pretty sure the rs3 would win in an actual race

    • @stinger15au
      @stinger15au 5 років тому +3

      Sponsored may be a bit far, but there has been thousands of real world RS3's timed to 60, they are all 3.7 to 3.9. At worst the RS3's is equally as fast. The inevitable 1/4 mile times will show it

    • @GG-dl9tl
      @GG-dl9tl 5 років тому +8

      Not taking credit away for this new a45s it is rapid what a car and does have more power but the rs3 is known for a rapid launch and the launch in this video wasn't really even launch at all.

    • @ron999
      @ron999 5 років тому +5

      Matt did 3.7 sec in RS3 some time ago, RS3 is faster than new A45s. It's funny how this video favours A45s, PFL A45 is 0.5 sec slower than 381hp facelift version. It would be closer in this video. 3.9 vs 4.1-4.2.

  • @Bortham7
    @Bortham7 5 років тому +20

    When you said "we actually happen to have an Audi RS3", I put my burger down to give this video a like. 👏🏿

  • @joshuamerlon7740
    @joshuamerlon7740 4 роки тому +5

    The old one has the best exhaust system

  • @benslingsby2017
    @benslingsby2017 5 років тому +4

    please keep doing the comparisons between old and new models, they’re very good

  • @123young1
    @123young1 5 років тому +1

    This show keeps getting better and better

  • @redouanedct1127
    @redouanedct1127 5 років тому +3

    insane that you have a drift mode on the A45 beautiful ! I still like the new A class limousine more, so I would really like to see the AMG version of it

  • @chrisogrady28
    @chrisogrady28 5 років тому +152

    1635kg is just way too heavy for a little hatchback, that’s like 4 series hardtop convertible weight

    • @Rookiereece
      @Rookiereece 5 років тому +6

      only way to fit 4 wheel drive and a 2.0 litre

    • @chrisogrady28
      @chrisogrady28 5 років тому +8

      A 4 pot and a haldex do not a heavy car make

    • @bdkamil95
      @bdkamil95 5 років тому +12

      Thats how much audi a4 b8.5 2.0t with quattro torsen weights. and its much bigger car.

    • @chrisogrady28
      @chrisogrady28 5 років тому +9

      Kamil Bednarski and that’s a proper AWD system!

    • @ardijanuar2036
      @ardijanuar2036 5 років тому +13

      @@chrisogrady28euro 6 emission stuff and all the gadget and comfort creatures are pretty heavy. Plus it starts life as entry level hatchback without super lightweight construction and exotic materials in mind. Mercedes could give them exotic material to reduce weight but the price will be astronomical like renault megane rs trophy.

  • @Darianbest10
    @Darianbest10 5 років тому +10

    Guys the Pre-Facelift A45 does have 355 BHP / 360 PS. To everybody saying it has 367 BHP/372PS or 367PS/362BHP in the comments section it doesn't have that FFS 🤯.

    • @Darianbest10
      @Darianbest10 5 років тому +1

      @@rude5801I don't even bother to answer to these frustrated indiviuals. The comment i posted wasn't about my Cupra but i appreciate thank you m8

    • @rude5801
      @rude5801 5 років тому +1

      Sgt. Darian I'm an owner of mk7.5 GTI :)

    • @alcapone4242
      @alcapone4242 5 років тому +1

      360ps the pre-facelift 2013-2015 and 381ps the facelift version 2015-2017.

  • @RonnyPeterlin
    @RonnyPeterlin 5 років тому +89

    Thats not the facelift from the old A45. He has only 367 Ps

    • @randomboy7021
      @randomboy7021 5 років тому +2

      It*

    • @berkant6017
      @berkant6017 5 років тому +2

      360*

    • @alcapone4242
      @alcapone4242 5 років тому +3

      280 kW (381 PS) W176 A45 AMG from 2015-2017
      In the Video carwow showed the model from 2103-2015 before facelift and optimizing.

  • @donelmediterraneo8626
    @donelmediterraneo8626 5 років тому +1

    12:10 "Hello I am ze new A45 I am a fun car to drive" with the german accent = PRICELESS

  • @mk2nathan
    @mk2nathan 5 років тому +1

    In the old A45, you have done 0 to 60 in 4.0 secs before, meaning that the new car is only 0.1 sec faster. Also, merc quote that it does 4.2 sec on the old model, so you probably had a bad launch

  • @mvelondlovu8444
    @mvelondlovu8444 5 років тому +6

    Exciting times. People are going to be dropping the old A45s like how Scar dropped Mufasa for the new one😁

  • @Michael_Michaels
    @Michael_Michaels 5 років тому +10

    10:13 if the car was mine, I would remove both quad pipes and switch to two oval pipes to make it functional.

    • @That_dude_in
      @That_dude_in 4 роки тому +1

      Definitely put armytrix cat for the new one. The stock sound like old dude

  • @johannesbrugge3663
    @johannesbrugge3663 5 років тому +1

    Great Video, greetings from Germany

  • @keasemenya4238
    @keasemenya4238 4 роки тому +7

    Matt you should have a proper drags race with the RS3 .

  • @Bestwick1983
    @Bestwick1983 5 років тому +8

    Old car sounds better because it has no Petrol Particulate Filter

  • @1MrLuar
    @1MrLuar 5 років тому +57

    The old A45 is not the facelift one, it has more power makes I can makes some didifference on this test. Just to be a fair comparison to this new one.
    Any way great review never the less

  • @rehanzarif681
    @rehanzarif681 5 років тому +83

    Test the RS3 0-60 again. Some claim 3.7 seconds

    • @kpcassell419
      @kpcassell419 5 років тому +14

      "some" also being the most recent carwow RS3 video. I think this is more of an advertisement than a review.

    • @nicktune1219
      @nicktune1219 5 років тому +13

      He tested the new RS3 with the new EU regulations.

    • @alojzijejozinovic9524
      @alojzijejozinovic9524 5 років тому +2

      @@kpcassell419 well give me that box result, not just what matt said. in their video he said! not showing us.

    • @Yachtzeee
      @Yachtzeee 5 років тому +5

      Rs3 0-60 brought to you by Mercedes-Benz!

    • @restlessactivity8696
      @restlessactivity8696 5 років тому +1

      Some said 3.4...

  • @darrylweathers6764
    @darrylweathers6764 5 років тому +3

    Have to say I think the new A45 is a smart looking car, love the colour too, though id probably not be brave enough to get one in yellow. A dark blue would look ace. Great vid 👍

  • @sapientbudgie5652
    @sapientbudgie5652 5 років тому

    You do the best comparisons. What people really want to see

  • @denizsahin4176
    @denizsahin4176 5 років тому +8

    The rs3 should have done at least a 3.7-3.9 0-100km

  • @JazibToysGiveaway
    @JazibToysGiveaway 5 років тому +7

    That yellow color!!! 😍😍😘

  • @reubenkgeorge
    @reubenkgeorge 5 років тому +4

    After the next amg a45s releases mat says : what was wrong with me by saying that I liked it

  • @martynanstis1620
    @martynanstis1620 4 роки тому +2

    Interesting figures. You must have been testing a fairly recent A45. Earlier models (3 yo) would do 0-60 in 4.2 s. The failing was that at low revs in comfort setting the engine would be a bit flat say when pulling out onto a roundabout. Clearly the turbo hadn't spooled enough at that point. Looking forward to test driving the new version in due course.
    Your web site doesn't appear to list the new model in either of its trim levels unless I have missed something?

  • @lvnkm5323
    @lvnkm5323 4 роки тому

    New To this channel, crazy how good and professionnal the video is (good idea of making it interactive), definitely a sub

  • @skylagg5537
    @skylagg5537 5 років тому +4

    I like the old one more than the new one

  • @steerj07
    @steerj07 5 років тому +19

    Yeah but next week Audi will release an updated with RS3 with 425 bhp, then Merc will update A45 to 430bhp the week after, then the following week Audi up to 435 and it never ends

    • @Frrarii
      @Frrarii 5 років тому +3

      Can't wait for a 700hp a45 then

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 5 років тому

      Riccardo Ferrari not even god can make that possible

    • @zeyn3969
      @zeyn3969 5 років тому +1

      @@spookyreaper1702 they'll have to call it an a63 if that's the case

    • @UTVH21
      @UTVH21 5 років тому

      RS3 can have 500Hp.. Audi will always understeer with his fucking QuattroSystem 😂 Drifts will never be possible 😆

  • @a.r0023
    @a.r0023 5 років тому +7

    *NEXT* :
    CLA 2014 AMG45 vs CLA 2019 AMG45s

  • @neb4151
    @neb4151 4 роки тому

    ive had my a 45 about 2 months now, i read lots of comments saying people find to boring on the road mainly on the ford st pages on facebook! i have to admit coming from an st i didn't think it was as fun for a few weeks then i discovered that you can drive these cars so hard and they just stick to the road like glue, thing about a car like an st you can floor it everywhere and get nowhere but with a car like this you floor it and you're in paris.... having a car this fast you must respect it tho. i often over take a few cars and find myself way up above 100mph its just suprising how fast cars can be.. that you're allowed to drive on public roads ! a45 for the win!

  • @4N50N
    @4N50N 5 років тому +1

    Love the paint work on the one you were drifting with

  • @Aron23870
    @Aron23870 5 років тому +6

    Mat just makes the best car reviews👍

  • @forevergreatest_ai4442
    @forevergreatest_ai4442 5 років тому +22

    When Carwow uploads , you need to stop what you're doing and watch!

    • @pitis8643
      @pitis8643 5 років тому

      I don't need to stop shitting to watch a video

    • @forevergreatest_ai4442
      @forevergreatest_ai4442 5 років тому

      @Auto blipper Well because your dad beat me to it you fat prick

    • @forevergreatest_ai4442
      @forevergreatest_ai4442 5 років тому +1

      @@pitis8643 good point

    • @LivingLifeSlower
      @LivingLifeSlower 5 років тому

      And stop posting cliche repetitive replies.

    • @forevergreatest_ai4442
      @forevergreatest_ai4442 5 років тому

      @@LivingLifeSlower Stop posting videos of some stupid, boring rabbit and then maybe I will...

  • @keloduma
    @keloduma 5 років тому +16

    Why didn't you use the facelift of the previous version?

  • @papaco9561
    @papaco9561 Рік тому +1

    i have the old a45 love it. very cool sound

  • @seanragbir5727
    @seanragbir5727 5 років тому +1

    The Drift king part killed me 🤣

  • @DexxonGamer77
    @DexxonGamer77 5 років тому +13

    Really fast cars, but if you buy the old m140i Xdrive, you get a straight 6 and it does 0-100 KM/h in 4.1 same as the new a45s. So why get the Merc when you can get a straight 6 BMW.

    • @islamyahiacherif9142
      @islamyahiacherif9142 5 років тому

      Same reason why u get a v8 instead of a v10 😛

    • @DexxonGamer77
      @DexxonGamer77 5 років тому

      @@islamyahiacherif9142 Nah v10 is much better with high revs and beautifal sound, im guessing you are american? Also I love how the v8 is an American thing but Americans didnt invent it.

    • @BasuSatwik
      @BasuSatwik 5 років тому +2

      Better tech, more grip, better interiors, better looks(subjective)

    • @MouadJmari
      @MouadJmari 5 років тому +1

      Because the car is overall better?

    • @DexxonGamer77
      @DexxonGamer77 5 років тому

      @@BasuSatwik Better tech no one gives a shit with these cars, and better grip😂lol its not even close the the 140i in corners.

  • @Rahul-ef2ou
    @Rahul-ef2ou 5 років тому +10

    12:11 lol that German accent 😂

  • @rapandrnb
    @rapandrnb 5 років тому +41

    that launch with the RS3 was horrible. The car was rolling before it took off. There have been numerous people who have obtained 0-62 in 3.7.38 seconds

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 5 років тому +2

      My 2018 RS3 (not fully broken in yet) has done 0-62 in 3.79 so far (0-60 in around 3.6?) , on normal tarmac. The worst it has ever done is 3.95, so there's something wrong with the one in this video. Unless the 2019 is that much slower, but I doubt it. The Mercedes and the RS3 will probably be quite evenly matched in a 1/4 mile race.

    • @tuningbox
      @tuningbox 5 років тому +1

      @@Zeruel82Mk2 the WLTP cars are terrible, we found the same when we timed our new sportback, 4.2 0-60, the 2017 would managed 3.7 or 3.0 with our box installed - all v-box verified

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 5 років тому

      @@tuningbox Wow, that's absolutely terrible, I'm glad I got mine before it was ruined. But why would they deliberately worsen the launch control?

    • @tuningbox
      @tuningbox 5 років тому

      @@Zeruel82Mk2 its not launch control, the new filters are strangling the cars.

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 5 років тому

      @@tuningbox So perhaps it bogs down a bit when launched now then?

  • @rutcornelis8498
    @rutcornelis8498 5 років тому +1

    The wrap on the drift A45 is amazing lol

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 5 років тому +2

    Howdy, awesome video as always! This was very interesting and with the exception of the exhaust system, the new one is better than the old one in every way!😸😸

  • @bentanous5254
    @bentanous5254 5 років тому +6

    If Top Gear is actually serious about their show they have to get Matt

  • @stephentran6874
    @stephentran6874 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for making the rs3 launch control slower

  • @ammarpandor4754
    @ammarpandor4754 5 років тому +4

    The a45 was the pre facelift, the facelift has a better interior

  • @shubham-pawar
    @shubham-pawar 5 років тому

    Mercedes Benz A45 S
    2L inline 4 engine 421 HP
    0 to 100 kmph 4s
    Chevrolet Corvette
    6.2L V8 engine 495 HP
    0 to 100 kmph 3s
    I'm not mocking the Corvette, infact I love it.
    It's just commendable for Mercedes to be able to do such amazing work without going for a mid engine layout, with an inline 4 engine in a hatchback car.

  • @ernstlombard8336
    @ernstlombard8336 5 років тому

    Really like these comparison videos!

  • @b8yep959
    @b8yep959 5 років тому +22

    In your hot hatch drag race, the RS3 did 0-60 in 3.7 seconds which is quicker than the new A45

    • @lennon992
      @lennon992 5 років тому

      Singh out Loud The new RS3 or old one??

    • @athenslove1360
      @athenslove1360 5 років тому

      Singh out Loud correct bro

    • @zeyn3969
      @zeyn3969 5 років тому +3

      ​@The Truth the older 2017 rs3 did it in 3.7 seconds and 3.9 seconds at its worst. the newer one has a lot of filters coz of EU regulations which slow it down. let Audi release their new shape rs3 and we should be able to talk

  • @relentlesspursuit6894
    @relentlesspursuit6894 5 років тому +6

    The A45S is an absolute masterpiece - something tells me that Audi will not like this at all, new RS3 next year, with the 2.5 5cyl I wonder if they will try get closer to the 450bhp mark. Exciting times in the Hyper Hatch market!

  • @dnzry2218
    @dnzry2218 5 років тому +28

    Did you get paid by Mercedes to advertise this new A45? You gave the wrong hp numbers for the old pre-facelift A45 and the RS3 does the 0-60 in 3.7 and not 4.2
    Carwow what's happening to you

    • @restlessactivity8696
      @restlessactivity8696 5 років тому +1

      No, it's the surface... Just because it did 3.7 on a track or what ever it dsn't mean it will hit 3.7 sec everywhere.

    • @zeyn3969
      @zeyn3969 5 років тому +1

      ​@@restlessactivity8696 the older 2017 rs3 did it in 3.7 seconds and 3.9 seconds at its worst. the newer one has a lot of filters coz of EU regulations which slow it down

    • @efetasgin7997
      @efetasgin7997 4 роки тому

      Dnzry still the a45s beat the rs3 in a drag race

  • @Sebastian_Daniels
    @Sebastian_Daniels 3 роки тому +1

    The new AMG A45 S is my most favorite hot hatch

  • @tredfxman
    @tredfxman 5 років тому +2

    Legend has it that Matt never looked Cooler than @ 3:51... 👍 😄 👍

  • @farislatif8846
    @farislatif8846 5 років тому +5

    The old car sound lime true Mercedes car should sound like 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Jake.brazier
    @Jake.brazier 5 років тому +5

    Rs3 is a much older car the new one coming in 2020 should smash the a45

  • @tontsyy
    @tontsyy 5 років тому +4

    The new one has a GPF. get some downpipes and you're away with the sound!
    Other than that! I love everything about the new 45s.
    Oh and the tips. They need to go back to the old tips.

  • @Cars-in-algeria
    @Cars-in-algeria 4 роки тому +2

    My dream new a 45s in Algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿😣😣😥😥

  • @wawewawe1316
    @wawewawe1316 5 років тому +1

    I've been waiting for this for a long time, ever since the new A35 for released!

  • @khumbelobele6674
    @khumbelobele6674 5 років тому +5

    Mr. Watson, Am not convinced with the way you drove THE RS3, May you please drag-race them side to side Please. Am begging here.

  • @faizthemg
    @faizthemg 4 роки тому +3

    Mat: Hey bro can I borrow your lovely A45 for my car review?
    Bro: Sure Mat ! Anything for a friend.
    *Later in the video*
    Mat: (poking vents and exhausts with a stick, ruining the rear ashtray, disrespect the interior)

  • @kensouza9239
    @kensouza9239 5 років тому +1

    If you had said in video description that there’s RS3 I would have watched this 2 days ago. Before I continue I must say that AMG was very quick

  • @fairygodbrother
    @fairygodbrother 5 років тому +2

    Man the only 4 cylinder car I think sounds good are Honda's on VTEC. Pre turbo era ofc.

  • @fauzaanrafisaaluddin7496
    @fauzaanrafisaaluddin7496 5 років тому +4

    7 views and 65 likes, carwow just broke youtube

    • @carwow
      @carwow  5 років тому +1

      Sorry not sorry

  • @balajiganesh3981
    @balajiganesh3981 5 років тому +8

    I lost it when he said "drift king" 😂

  • @rohan_0191
    @rohan_0191 5 років тому +10

    Unlike BMW, Mercedes designs keep improving.
    Jk. I ❤ BMW as well.

    • @sandeepunni1663
      @sandeepunni1663 5 років тому +1

      Marvin Ron If I didn’t click read more I would post a very hateful comment

  • @Hunock
    @Hunock 5 років тому +1

    Matt you didn't use launch control in the RS3. You held the stability to "off" - This isn't launch control. Launch control is by having stability pressed briefly to "Sport" position. As an owner I know the car regularly beats that time in the rain...