Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA Engine

As mentioned above, this vehicle is sold in two engine trims. One is the 2.0L OM654 Turbocharged I4 diesel engine and the other is a 1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4 petrol engine. Both engines get four valves per cylinder and a dual overhead camshaft configuration. The petrol engine generates a maximum power of 161bhp at 5500 rpm and 270 Nm at 4000 rpm. The diesel engine produces a maximum of 188bhp at 3800 rpm and 400 Nm at 1600 rpm.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Specifications

The Mercedes GLA has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system for the base variant. The rest of the variants are equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system. The SUV has a dynamic-select feature, offering the feasibility of selecting different driving programs with the push of a button. Furthermore, this Mercedes SUV has air suspensions, disc brakes, and 19-inch (18-inch in base variant) alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. Moreover, the ‘GLA 220d 4MATIC’ variant comes with an off-road engineering package to make it fit for difficult terrains.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Performance

The top variant of GLA can achieve a sprint of 0-100 km/h within 7.5 seconds. The base variant achieves the same sprint in 8.9 seconds, as stated by the manufacturer. Besides, the vehicle’s top speed ranges between 210 to 219 km/h, based on the variant.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Exterior

The exterior body of the Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV features progressive body styling. It consists of a radiator grille with silver-painted louvre and chrome inserts and simulated high-gloss chrome under guards. The car further flaunts grained black door trim with chrome-plated trim elements, chrome-plated beltline, and chrome-plated window-line trim strips. The top showcases a panoramic sliding sunroof and polished aluminium roof rails. Furthermore, the vehicle exhibits high-performance LED headlights, wedge-shaped adaptive LED tail lights, and electrically adjustable exterior rear-view mirrors with blinkers.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Interior

This Mercedes SUV comes with a multifunction leather steering wheel, a 10.25-inch touch-sensitive infotainment, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. It has 64-colour ambient lighting, two-zone automatic climate control, and electrically adjustable front seats with memory function and lumbar support. The car also has a light and sight package that offers more light sources for better cabin orientation. It consists of an overhead control panel, reading lamps, touchpad illumination, vanity lights, footwell lighting, stowage compartment lighting, etc. Besides, the Mercedes Benz GLA interior boasts a double cup holder, wireless phone charger, and a cooled glovebox. A rear centre armrest, rear cup holders, and rear seat armrests are also part of the cabin inclusions.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Safety Features

This Mercedes-Benz SUV is equipped with active brake assist to help prevent accidents due to insufficient distance or inattentiveness. It has an active bonnet to minimize pedestrian injury and seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver. The car gets an active parking assist with a reversing camera and TPMS to prevent a mishap due to tyre flattening. Additionally, it incorporates an antilock braking system, electronic brake force distribution system, hill assist, rear seat belts, and seatbelt warning. ISOFIX child seat mounts and door-ajar warnings are also there, to ensure further safety of the car occupants.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Price

The Mercedes GLA price is similar to that of the Volvo XC40 Recharge and Mercedes-Benz AMG A35. You can scroll up to check the updated Mercedes-Benz GLA price in the price section.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Variants and Colours

This car is sold in three variants named 200, 220d 4MATIC, and 220d AMG Line 4MATIC with slightly different features and specifications. The colour offerings of this car are Polar White, Mountain Grey, Cosmos Black, Iridium Silver, and Spectral Blue.