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Baleno vs AMG A 45 S

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Baleno
Price Range

₹5.99 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG • 13 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mercedes-Benz

AMG A 45 S

AMG A 45 S
Price Range

₹87 lakh

Mileage

11.0 km/l

Petrol • 1 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Baleno takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in lower fuel consumption. While AMG A 45 S remains a capable contender, Baleno offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Baleno if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Target Profile

Choose AMG A 45 S if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

AMG A 45 S

416 bhp

500 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Baleno
Baleno Standout

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

AMG A 45 S

11.0 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Listed items₹2,47,015
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,47,015
Mercedes-Benz

AMG A 45 S

Listed items₹5,45,455
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹5,45,455
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹80 lakh(Baleno lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh

Aero Track Edition

2.0-litre in line engine, 1991 cc • DCT • 11.0 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹87 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Baleno
AMG A 45 S
Engine TypeDiffers
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
AMG A 45 S:1991 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
Baleno:83.1 PS
AMG A 45 S:416 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Baleno:112.4 Nm
AMG A 45 S:500 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Manual, AMT
AMG A 45 S:DCT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
AMG A 45 S:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
AMG A 45 S:11.0 km/l
Baleno
AMG A 45 S
SeatingDiffers
Baleno:5 seats
AMG A 45 S:—
Ground Clearance
Baleno:170 mm
AMG A 45 S:170 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Baleno:318 litres
AMG A 45 S:350 Litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Baleno:37 litres
AMG A 45 S:50 Litres
Body Type
Baleno:Hatchback
AMG A 45 S:Hatchback
Baleno
AMG A 45 S
AirbagsDiffers
Baleno:6
AMG A 45 S:—
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Baleno has a published mileage of 23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI). The AMG A 45 S has a published mileage of 11.0 km/l.