Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA Engine and Other Specifications

As mentioned above, this vehicle is sold in two engine trims; a 2.0L OM654 Turbocharged I4 diesel engine and a 1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4 petrol engine, with four valves per cylinder operated by the dual overhead camshaft. The petrol engine of the Mercedes-Benz GLA generates a maximum power of 161bhp at 5500 rpm and 250 Nm at 1620 rpm whereas the diesel engine produces a maximum of 188bhp at 3800 rpm and 400 Nm at 1600 rpm. Talking about performance, the top variant of GLA can achieve a sprint of 0-100 km/h within 7.3 seconds while the base variant achieves the same sprint in 8.7 seconds, as stated by the manufacturer. The top-speed ranges between 210 to 222 km/h, based on the variant.

The other specifications of this car include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system for GLA 200 and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system for the rest of the variants. It has a dynamic select feature to offer different driving modes, air suspensions, disc brakes, and 19-inch alloy wheels with tubeless radial tyres. Moreover, the top model ‘GLA 220d 4MATIC’ comes with an off-road engineering package to make it fit for difficult terrains.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Exterior

The exterior body of the Mercedes-Benz GLA features progressive body styling consisting of a radiator grille with silver-painted louvre and chrome inserts, simulated high-gloss chrome under guards in the front and rear, grained black door trim with chrome-plated trim elements, chrome-plated beltline, chrome-plated window-line trim strips, panoramic sliding sunroof, and polished aluminium roof rails. Furthermore, it exhibits high-performance LED headlights, two-piece designed adaptive LED tail lights, and electrically adjustable exterior rear-view mirrors with turn indicators.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Interior

This SUV comes with a multifunction leather steering wheel, a 10.25-inch touch-sensitive media display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting in 64 colours, THERMOTRONIC two-zone automatic climate control, electrically adjustable front seats with memory function and lumbar support, and a light and sight package consisting of an overhead control panel, reading lamps, touchpad illumination, vanity lights, signal exit lamp, footwell lighting, stowage compartment lighting, etc. Along with these, the Mercedes Benz GLA interior boasts a double cup holder, wireless phone charger, a glovebox with a cooling feature, a rear centre armrest, rear cup holders, and rear seat armrests.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Safety Features

The safety features of this luxury SUV constitute active brake assist to help prevent accidents due to insufficient distance or inattentiveness, an active bonnet to minimize pedestrian injury, seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver, an active parking assist with reversing camera, tyre pressure monitoring system to prevent a mishap due to tyre flattening, and centrally mounting of the fuel tank. Additionally, it incorporates an antilock braking system, electronic brake force distribution system, hill assist, rear seat belts, ISOFIX child seat mounts, seatbelt warning, door ajar warning, etc., to ensure further safety of the car occupants.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Price and Variants

The Mercedes GLA price is similar to its competitor Audi Q3 and lower than the Jeep Wrangler. You can scroll up to check the updated prices in the price section. Talking about the variants, this car is sold in three variants named 200, 220d, and 220d 4MATIC, with slightly different features and specifications. The colour offerings of this car are Mountain Grey Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Cosmos Black Metallic, Denim Blue Metallic, and Polar White.