Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Tops 5 Turbo Fours With 416 HP, Outmuscling Many V6s
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Updated · SlashGear · Jul 12
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Tops 5 Turbo Fours With 416 HP, Outmuscling Many V6s
3 articles · Updated · SlashGear · Jul 12
Summary
416 horsepower from the 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Final Edition leads a list of five current four-cylinder engines delivering V6-like output, with the AMG model likely the most powerful production 2.0-liter turbo four.
2.0-liter turbo technology is letting automakers replace larger naturally aspirated V6s with smaller engines that pair stronger output with better fuel economy, a shift driven by performance and efficiency targets.
328 to 315 horsepower from the Audi S3 and Honda Civic Type R shows the trend extends beyond AMG, while Chevrolet’s 310-hp Silverado TurboMax and Toyota’s 278-hp Tacoma bring V6-grade power to pickups.
3.7 seconds to 60 mph for the prior 382-hp CLA 45 underscores the performance ceiling of these engines, compared with 4.2 seconds for the S3 and 4.9 seconds for the Civic Type R.