Head to head
Mercedes-AMG A45VSToyota Supra
2–1
The Mercedes-AMG A45 wins on paper
Compared: Mercedes-AMG A45 W177 2019–present and Toyota Supra A90 2019–present, from verified fact sheets.
| Mercedes-AMG A45 | Toyota Supra | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4 | 3.0 L turbocharged inline-six (BMW-sourced) |
| Displacement | 1,991 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Aspiration | Single twin-scroll turbo | Single twin-scroll turbocharger |
| Power | 382 hp285 kW | 335 hp250 kW |
| Torque | 480 Nm354 lb-ft | 500 Nm369 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm | — |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0 s0-60 mph ≈ 3.8 s | 4.3 s0-60 mph ≈ 4.1 s |
| Drivetrain | AWD (AMG Performance 4MATIC+) | RWD |
| Gearbox | AMG Speedshift DCT 8G (8-speed dual-clutch) | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic; 6-speed manual offered from 2023 |
The Mercedes-AMG A45 takes 2 of the five figures that decide a straight fight (power, torque, 0-100 km/h, weight and power-to-weight); its rival takes 1. Gaps under 2% (under 0.1 s to 100 km/h) count for nobody. 0-60 mph times are estimated from 0-100 km/h.
Mercedes-AMG A45 or Toyota Supra: which should you pick?
Pick the Mercedes-AMG A45 if you want
- the quicker sprint to 100 km/h
- more power
- all-wheel-drive traction
Pick the Toyota Supra if you want
- more torque
- rear-wheel drive
- a manual gearbox
How the Mercedes-AMG A45 and Toyota Supra sound
Mercedes-AMG A45
- Four-cylinder turbo note with a fake-free but heavily muffled tone through the particulate filter
- Pops and crackles on overrun in Sport+ mode with the AMG Performance exhaust flap open
Toyota Supra
- Turbocharged inline-six with electronically valved active exhaust.
- Cabin sound is augmented through the audio system.
Known weak points
Mercedes-AMG A45
- Low-speed jerkiness from the dual-clutch gearbox, especially in early cars
- Gasoline particulate filter on European cars strongly mutes the exhaust sound
Toyota Supra
- Plastic factory charge pipe can crack when boost is raised by tuning.
- Oil filter housing gasket leaks, a known B58 issue.
