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

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 S packs an astounding 416bhp from the most powerful four-cylinder series production engine yet, and features a dedicated 'Drift Mode' function for getting sideways in true AMG fashion.

This is a five-door hatchback with more power than the new Porsche Cayman GT4 and a quicker 0-62mph time than the Aston Martin DB11. It's been taken well beyond the realms of the hot hatch, and has started to pose a threat to even the most capable purpose-built sports cars. 

We headed to Spain to hit the track in the pioneer of AMG's new '45' entry-level performance range, to see if it gets one over, not just on the the Audi RS3 with which it's customarily compared, but the fearsome BMW M2 Competition performance coupé. 

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