SECONDS OUT: Hyperhatch versus sports coupe, fourwheel drive opposes rear, auto confronts manual. Despite their differences, the AMG A45 S and BMW M2 are still close rivals, but which delivers the knockout?

This article compares the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and the BMW M2, two close rivals in the automotive industry. The BMW M development team has focused on Porsche rather than AMG to gain an upper hand. The M2 is wider and heavier than the A45 S, but lacks technical features. The M2 offers a strong performance but starts to lose its impressiveness at higher speeds. On the other hand, the A45 S lacks high-speed stability but excels in terms of engine delivery and handling. Both cars have their strengths and weaknesses, but the A45 S ultimately comes out on top in this matchup. [Extracted from the article]