The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan arrives as the definitive choice for drivers seeking the celebrated sportiness of Mercedes-AMG, seamlessly integrated with the practicality of space and versatility for both passengers and luggage. This dynamic sedan delivers exceptional driving experiences, powered by a potent 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine producing 302 horsepower, coupled with the responsive AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed Transmission, finely tuned AMG suspension, and the adaptable AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.
Expanding the esteemed AMG model range, the A 35 Sedan introduces an enticing entry point into the world of AMG performance. It’s specifically designed to resonate with a younger demographic that values high-performance driving alongside the everyday usability of ample passenger and cargo space. Boasting an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of just 4.6 seconds, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan fulfills the desire for thrilling driving dynamics within the compact car segment.
Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG, emphasizes, “Following the highly successful launch of the hatchback variant, our momentum in the compact class segment at AMG continues to build. Sport sedans represent the very foundation of Mercedes-AMG and are deeply ingrained in our brand’s DNA. With the introduction of the new A 35 Sedan, we are channeling this rich heritage into the modern era, presenting an exceptionally appealing model that serves as an accessible gateway to the AMG experience and attracts new customer groups to our brand.”
Compact Footprint, Generous Space
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan is built upon a 107.4-inch wheelbase, exhibiting the balanced proportions of a vehicle that is both powerful and compact. Its sporty silhouette is accentuated by short overhangs at the front and rear. Distinctive AMG design cues are immediately apparent, including the radiator grille with twin louvers, the AMG front bumper featuring flics on the air intakes, a prominent front splitter, and tasteful silver chrome trim elements.
From a side perspective, the aerodynamically optimized 18-inch, twin-spoke light-alloy wheels and AMG-designed side sills command attention. The powerfully sculpted shoulder line, complemented by a precise character line running beneath, highlights the contoured profile of the A 35. Mirror placement on the beltline, a hallmark of sports car design, further enhances its athletic stance. For those seeking an even more assertive look, optional 19-inch wheels are available to amplify the signature AMG aesthetic.
The rear of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan is equally striking, defined by two-part tail lamps and a newly designed diffuser insert that visually broadens the vehicle’s stance. A trunk lip spoiler and dual round tailpipe trims emphatically declare its AMG pedigree from the rear angle.
Interior Comfort and Practicality
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan excels in interior spaciousness, offering above-average shoulder, elbow, and headroom, along with effortless access to the rear seats. It leads its class in rear headroom, measuring an impressive 37.2 inches. The thoughtfully designed large trunk prioritizes practicality, featuring a wide 37.4-inch opening for easy loading and unloading, even for bulky items. This convenience is further enhanced by the optional KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package with HANDS-FREE ACCESS. This innovative feature allows for hands-free, fully automatic trunk opening simply by a kicking motion of the foot beneath the rear bumper.
MBUX Multimedia System: Voice and Gesture Control
The interior of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan showcases the cutting-edge MBUX multimedia system, blending intuitive operation with progressive design. MBUX elevates the connection between the vehicle, driver, and passengers, delivering emotionally engaging presentations through crisp, high-resolution 3D graphics and a clearly structured control interface. The dual displays seamlessly merge beneath a shared glass panel to form a Widescreen Cockpit, a central design element that emphasizes the horizontal orientation of the interior.
The pioneering voice control system, activated by the prompt “Hey Mercedes,” is a standard feature. Leveraging artificial intelligence, MBUX can recognize and comprehend a vast range of sentences related to infotainment and vehicle operation, even when phrased indirectly. Furthermore, the newly optional MBUX Interior Assistant adds another layer of intuitive control, enabling touchless operation of select multimedia functions and the reading lights through gesture recognition.
Fully Digital Instrument Cluster with AMG-Specific Displays
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan offers drivers a choice of three distinct AMG display styles for the instrument cluster. The Supersport mode stands out with its central, circular tachometer and supplementary information presented as three-dimensional bars to the left and right of the rev counter. The AMG menu provides access to specialized displays, including Warm-up, Set-up, G-Force, and Engine Data.
The touchscreen multimedia display mirrors the dynamic character of the vehicle with dedicated AMG displays, including visualizations of driving programs, AMG TRACK PACE, and telemetry data. A unique AMG center console, featuring a touchpad and additional switches for controlling ESP®, manual transmission mode, and optional adaptive damping, is another new and driver-focused element.
AMG Steering Wheel: Command Center for Driving Dynamics
The latest generation of AMG steering wheels in the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan creates an ideal interface between driver and vehicle. The steering wheel rim, characterized by a flattened lower section, perforated leather in the grip area, and red contrast topstitching, is both visually appealing and ergonomically designed. Galvanized steering wheel paddles facilitate a sportier driving style through manual gear shifting. Integrated touch control buttons allow for intuitive selection and customization of instrument cluster and multimedia system displays via horizontal and vertical swiping.
The optional AMG Performance steering wheel can be further enhanced with innovative features like the AMG Drive Unit. This system comprises a round controller with an integrated display located beneath the right-hand steering-wheel spoke and two vertically arranged color display buttons with switches beneath the left-hand spoke. AMG drive programs can be directly engaged via the controller, with the selected program visually indicated on the integrated LCD display. The two freely configurable display buttons and additional switches provide fingertip control over further AMG functions directly from the steering wheel. Drivers can assign their two preferred AMG functions for quick and easy access.
AMG Interior Design: Red and Black Accents
The seat upholstery options for the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan include MB-Tex man-made leather with DINAMICA microfiber in black, accented by red contrasting topstitching and red seat belts, or MB-Tex in black/neva grey. Red piping on the microfiber DINAMICA trim elements and ventilation outlets with red rings further enhance the sporty design aesthetic.
Enhanced Body Shell Rigidity
Specific reinforcements to the front section of the body shell form the foundation for the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan‘s precise steering response and chassis stability, even under high-speed driving conditions. A special “shearing plate” – an aluminum plate positioned beneath the engine – increases torsional rigidity at the front end. Two additional diagonal braces at the front of the underbody further minimize torsion and enhance overall stiffness.
Responsive 2.0L Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine
At the heart of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan lies a responsive 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine that delivers rapid acceleration, high power output (295 lb-ft of peak torque from 3000 rpm), and a signature AMG engine sound. The crankcase, constructed from high-strength, lightweight die-cast aluminum, contributes to weight reduction in critical areas for driving dynamics.
The twin-scroll turbocharger optimizes responsiveness at lower engine speeds while ensuring a robust power increase at higher speeds. The design channels exhaust gases separately to the turbine wheel, minimizing negative interactions between cylinders during charge cycles. This reduces exhaust backpressure, improving charge-change efficiency and overall engine performance. The exhaust system features a standard automatically controlled exhaust flap, modulating the sound from balanced to powerful depending on the selected drive program.
Technological Advancements for Efficiency
The four-cylinder engine in the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan incorporates numerous efficiency-enhancing technologies, including CAMTRONIC variable valve control, intelligent thermal management for engine and oil, high-precision piezo injectors, and multi-spark ignition. Patented CONICSHAPE® cylinder honing in production reduces internal engine friction and boosts efficiency.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed Transmission: Faster Gear Changes
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed Transmission further enhances the agile and dynamic character of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan. Gear ratios are configured for highly responsive acceleration across the speed range, with rapid gear shifts and optimal transitions during upshifts.
The standard RACE-START function enables maximum acceleration from a standstill for a high-performance driving experience. The transmission also offers a temporary manual mode, activated via the steering wheel shift paddles in any drive mode, and a dedicated manual “M” mode for full manual gear shifting.
AMG Performance 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive: Variable and Agile
Dynamism, agility, and performance define the standard all-wheel drive system in the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan. AMG Performance 4MATIC combines optimal traction with an emotionally engaging driving character. Torque distribution is dynamically adjusted based on driving conditions, ranging from pure front-wheel drive to a 50:50 split between front and rear axles.
A multi-disc clutch integrated into the rear axle transmission manages torque distribution electro-mechanically. Control factors include driving speed, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, steering angle, wheel speed differences, selected gear, and accelerator position. Electro-mechanical control offers advantages over electro-hydraulic systems, primarily due to significantly faster response times and speed-independent disc actuation across the entire adjustment range, enhancing driving dynamics.
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT: The Right Drive Program for Every Situation
The five AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs – “Slippery,” “Comfort,” “Sport,” “Sport+,” and “Individual” – provide a wide spectrum of vehicle characteristics, from comfortable to highly dynamic. These programs adjust key parameters such as engine and transmission response.
The “Slippery” program is optimized for low-grip conditions, reducing power and flattening the torque curve. Smooth gear changes, early upshifts, and the ECO start/stop system enhance stability. “Comfort” prioritizes fuel-efficient driving with economical early upshifts, comfort-focused suspension and steering settings, and active ECO start/stop. “Sport” and “Sport+” emphasize agility and driving pleasure with sporty engine and transmission tuning and a more pronounced engine sound. “Sport+” adds emotional elements like double-declutching during downshifts and partial cylinder cut-off. “Individual” allows for personalized parameter settings. A sailing function is available in “Reduced” and “Moderate” drive settings.
AMG DYNAMICS: Integrated Dynamic Handling Control
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan features AMG DYNAMICS, an integrated dynamic handling control system that enhances ESP® with agile interventions based on driver input. During dynamic cornering, subtle braking on the inside rear wheel creates a yawing moment, resulting in quick and precise steering response.
AMG DYNAMICS offers “Basic” and “Advanced” levels, selectable via the multimedia display. The AMG DYNAMICS symbol and additional information are displayed when a drive program is selected. In “Individual” mode, drivers can customize AMG DYNAMICS levels.
AMG Suspension: Lightweight and Stable
The front axle of the AMG suspension in the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan utilizes a McPherson strut construction, comprising a wishbone below the wheel center, a spring strut, and a tie rod. The special axle geometry reduces steering influence from the drive, promoting comfort and agile handling. Aluminum wishbones reduce unsprung mass for more sensitive spring response. AMG-specific front steering knuckles feature radially bolted brake calipers, a technology derived from motorsport.
AMG RIDE CONTROL Suspension: Adaptive Adjustable Damping
Optional AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension offers adaptive adjustable damping, allowing drivers to select between three suspension configurations, ranging from comfort-focused to sporty. The system automatically adjusts damping forces at each wheel based on driving conditions and road surfaces within milliseconds, providing a wide range of damping characteristics for enhanced ride comfort and agility.
High-Performance Braking System: Unwavering Stopping Power
The high-performance braking system of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan delivers impressively short stopping distances. The front axle features 4-piston monoblock fixed calipers and 350-millimeter brake discs, while the rear axle utilizes 1-piston sliding calipers and 330-millimeter discs. Discs are internally ventilated and perforated for heat dissipation and brake fade prevention. Silver-painted brake calipers are adorned with unique black AMG lettering.
Speed-Sensitive Sports Steering: Precise and Accurate
The speed-sensitive, electro-mechanical sports power steering provides direct turn-in and a sporty driving feel. It features a special rack with variable transmission ratio and two characteristic curves. Steering feedback adapts to the selected drive program, offering taut and sporty or more comfortable responses. Rigid mounting in the integral carrier enhances steering precision and connection to the body.
AMG TRACK PACE: Data Logger for Dynamic Driving
Optional AMG TRACK PACE for the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan functions as a virtual race engineer, integrated into the MBUX multimedia system. It continuously records over 80 vehicle-specific data points (e.g., speed, acceleration) during driving. Lap and sector times are displayed, along with comparisons to a reference time. Visual cues in green or red indicate whether the driver is currently faster or slower than their best time.
Recorded data allows for post-drive analysis and driving skill improvement. Acceleration and deceleration values can also be measured and saved. A newly developed algorithm accurately detects vehicle position, recognizing track departures or shortcuts using GPS data and vehicle sensors (acceleration, gyroscope, steering angle, wheel speeds). Data is displayed on the multimedia screen, instrument cluster, and optional head-up display. Pre-loaded race tracks like the Nürburgring and Spa Francorchamps are included, and custom circuits can be recorded. The map display offers 2D and 3D views and online updates. MBUX Augmented Reality can overlay the ideal driving line of a stored racetrack onto the multimedia or head-up display, providing a virtual instructor for lap time optimization.
Optional Packages: Aerodynamics and Night Styling
The optional AMG Aerodynamics Package, developed in a wind tunnel, enhances high-speed handling. It includes a larger front splitter and additional flics in high-gloss black on the front bumper, and a larger AMG lip spoiler to increase downforce. Lateral spoilers around the rear bumper’s visual air outlets and a diffuser blade also feature a high-gloss black finish. The optional AMG Night Package adds striking black design elements, underscoring the vehicle’s sporty and performance-focused character, and includes heat-insulating dark-tinted windows from the B-pillar rearward.
Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan: Data at a Glance
| 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 turbo |
| Displacement | 1991 cc |
| Max. output | 302 hp at 5800 rpm |
| Peak torque | 295 lb-ft at 3000-4000 rpm |
| Drive system | AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed Transmission |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 4.6 s (est) |
| Top speed | TBA |
