Mercedes-AMG A 35 is in the works. The new AMG variant of the fourth
generation Mercedes A-Class was recently spied testing by Pro-Street.dk reader
Brian in Prague.
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 will serve as a Mercedes-AMG
53 series (previously Mercedes-AMG 43 series)-like cheaper alternative to the
flagship Mercedes-AMG A 45. It will sport a 2.0-litre petrol engine tuned to
deliver 250 kW (335 hp). A 0-100 km/h acceleration time of under 5 seconds
is expected from the A 35.
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 will have a 48-volt
mild-hybrid system. Its petrol engine will feature twin-turbocharging by means
of a conventional exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary
compressor. The electric compressor will kick-in first, providing for a spike
in torque right from the get-go so that there’s no lag till the exhaust gas
turbocharger is deployed.
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 will help bridge the gap
between the Mercedes A 250 and the Mercedes-AMG A 45. The latter is likely to
go on sale only in 2019. The Mercedes-AMG A 35 will compete with the likes of
Audi S3 and BMW M140i. A sedan version is also planned and it is undergoing
road testing. The regular 2018 Mercedes A-Class hatchback will reach showrooms
in May.
