HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N

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MERCEDES-AMG A45

The Ioniq 5 N has a large body equivalent to the D segment.

Both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic+ share the concept of being high-performance hatchback models, but their body sizes are completely different. The Ioniq 5 N is larger in all dimensions: overall length, overall width, overall height, wheelbase, and tire size. In particular, its overall length of 4700mm is equivalent to the D-segment size. On the other hand, the A45 is equivalent to the C-segment, so it is in a different category by one class.

The biggest difference is the weight of the two cars, which is 580 kg. When you want high specs for an EV, the weight of the battery becomes a bottleneck, and this is clearly evident here.

Hyundai Ionic 5 N

Body size = Length 4715mm x Width 1940mm x Height 1625mm

Wheelbase = 3000mm

Vehicle weight = 2210kg

Tire size = 275/35ZR21

Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+

Body size = Length 4445mm x Width 1850mm x Height 1410mm

Wheelbase = 2730mm

Vehicle weight = 1630kg

Tire size = 245/35R19

Can a gasoline engine beat a front and rear dual-motor AWD?

The A 45 is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 421 PS, making it a very high-performance engine. However, the Ioniq 5 N surpasses it, with a combined output of 650 PS from its front and rear dual-motor AWD.

Furthermore, electric motors have the characteristic of producing maximum torque the moment they start rotating. The front and rear dual-motor AWD allows for more precise adjustment of front and rear torque and traction control than an engine vehicle. In this respect, it is safe to say that the Ioniq 5 N is superior when comparing powertrain specifications.

Hyundai Ionic 5 N

Drive battery type = Lithium-ion battery

Rated output = 57.8 kW (front) / 101.0 kW (rear)

Maximum system output = 650 PS

Maximum system torque = 770 Nm

Transmission = 1-speed fixed

Drive system = AWD

Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+

Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder DOHC Turbocharged

Displacement = 1991cc

Maximum power = 421PS/6750rpm

Maximum torque = 500Nm/5000-5250rpm

Transmission = 8-speed DCT

Drive system = AWD

The Ionic 5 N is also more advantageous in terms of price.

The Ioniq 5 N appears to have an advantage in both size and power, but it is actually priced cheaper than the A 45. This may be strategic pricing. The price difference between the two cars is 720,000 yen, making the Ioniq 5 N cheaper. Furthermore, since the Ioniq 5 N is an EV, the cost is for charging rather than fuel. Maintenance costs after purchase will also likely be different.

Crude oil prices have been rising recently. This means that not only gasoline prices but also oil prices are on the rise. Although electricity prices are also rising, EVs, which require fewer oil changes, are advantageous in terms of maintenance costs. If you enjoy frequent circuit driving and are able to get one cheaply and potentially with lower maintenance costs, the Ioniq 5 N, with its current strategic pricing, may be attractive.