Rent Mercedes A 45 AMG 2022 in Dubai

There's a small Mercedes that will out-accelerate most supercars off the line and still slot into a Marina parking bay without fuss. The Mercedes-AMG A45 S 2022 is a hot hatch with the heart of something far more serious, and we deliver it across Dubai within an hour or two. This page is for the renter who wants real performance without a big SUV or a stripped-out sports car, and the honest catch that comes with it. The A45 is one of the fastest small cars on the road. It's also firm, focused, and not the choice if comfort is your priority.

The pace is the point

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four making 421 hp, which is a staggering figure from an engine this size. Sent through all four wheels, it fires the A45 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, quick enough to embarrass cars costing three times as much. Top speed runs to 270 km/h, well beyond anything Dubai allows, but the relevant part is how it feels in normal driving. The throttle is sharp, the gearbox snaps through ratios, and overtaking on Sheikh Zayed Road is instant. On a quiet stretch or a track day it's genuinely thrilling. In daily traffic it's an entertaining companion that never feels slow.

Spec at a glance

What you give up for the speed

Performance this serious comes with a firm ride, and that's the trade you're signing for. The A45 rides stiffly over Dubai's expansion joints and rougher surfaces, and around town you feel the bumps the way you don't in a softer car. It's never uncomfortable to the point of pain, but it's clearly a focused machine rather than a relaxed cruiser. If you want a small Mercedes for easy daily errands, the regular A-Class is the smarter rent. The A45 earns its keep when you actually use the performance.

Practical enough for the week

For all its focus, the A45 stays a usable five-door hatch. Two adults sit comfortably up front, and the rear takes two more for city trips, with the middle seat best left for short hops. The 370-litre boot handles a couple of soft bags and a case for an airport run, expanding to 1,210 litres with the rear seats down if you're carrying more gear than people. The 51-litre tank and roughly 8.9 L/100km combined economy mean a tank lasts a normal week, though enthusiastic driving will empty it noticeably faster.

Heat and parking in the city

A red A45 left in July sun heats up like any car, but the small cabin cools quickly once the AC is running, and the front vents hit hard. There are no separate rear climate controls at this size, so back-seat passengers rely on the front system, which copes fine in a cabin this compact. On the practical side, the A45's small footprint is a genuine advantage. Tight Marina towers, multi-storey bays and mall ramps are all easy, and the low body clears speed bumps without scraping as long as you take the steeper lips gently.

The rules that fall to you

Salik tolls are billed to the renter as you pass the gantries, and any RTA fines during the rental pass to you, which is worth remembering in a car this quick around the average-speed zones. Belts are mandatory in all seats and a child seat is required for under-fours, which we can fit on request.

Who should rent it, and who shouldn't

Rent the A45 S 2022 if you want serious, genuine performance in a compact, easy-to-park body, and you'll actually enjoy a firm, focused drive. For a driving enthusiast who wants speed without the bulk of an SUV or the price of a supercar, it's one of the most rewarding cars we deliver at this size. But if comfort, a soft ride and a quiet cruise matter more to you, the standard A-Class or a small SUV will suit a Dubai week better. The A45 is a tool built for pace. Rent it because you want to use that pace, not because it wears a three-pointed star.