2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA price and specs

Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new GLA compact SUV, with the Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 rival to kick off from $55,100 plus on-road costs.

The price of entry is up by around $10,000 compared to the previous model, though the three-pointed star promises more space, performance and features with its new model.

Four variants will be offered at launch, starting with the GLA200 and topping out with the hi-po AMG GLA45 S 4Matic – which eclipses the $100,000 barrier for the first time.

The new GLA is available to order now with Benz-badged models arriving in August, and AMG models due in the fourth quarter.

Pricing

• GLA200: $55,100
• GLA250 4Matic: $66,500
• AMG GLA35 4Matic: $82,935
• AMG GLA45 S 4Matic+: $107,035

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engines

The new GLA family is exclusively powered by turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines.

GLA200 models are powered by a 1.3-litre turbo four co-developed with the Renault-Nissan Alliance, developing 120kW of power and 250Nm. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.

The GLA250 4Matic gets a larger 2.0-litre turbo making 165kW and 350Nm, driving all four wheels via a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Opting for the AMG GLA35 (above) gets an even more powerful version of the GLA250’s 2.0-litre turbo, boosted to 225kW and 400Nm. Drive in the GLA35 is channelled through an AMG-tuned eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The GLA35 completes the 0-100 sprint in a claimed 5.1 seconds.

Finally, the flagship AMG GLA45 S gets a model-specific 2.0-litre turbo four outputting a hefty 310kW and 500Nm.

The powertrain is married to an eight-speed DCT with Race Start (launch control) and 4Matic+ variable all-wheel drive.

Mercedes-AMG claims a 4.3-second sprint from 0-100 for the GLA45 S, making it 0.2 seconds quicker than arch rival Audi’s new RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback.

Fuel Economy

Mercedes-Benz Australia is yet to quote local fuel consumption figures for our market, though overseas figures are as follows:

• GLA200: 5.7-6.0L/100km
• GLA250 4Matic: 6.9-7.1L/100km
• AMG GLA35 4Matic: 7.4-7.5L/100km
• AMG GLA45 S 4Matic+: N/A

Note: The variations in global fuel consumption data is based on the effects of different specifications on the more realistic WLTP test cycle i.e. certain wheel/tyre packages will perform differently in official testing

Safety

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA is as yet untested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.

It’s worth noting, however, that all the GLA’s platform mates – i.e. the A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLB – have all achieved five stars with strong results across the board.

All models come as standard with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot assist, exit warning assistant, active lane keep assist, nine airbags, an active bonnet, cross-wind assist, Pre-Safe accident anticipatory systems, and traffic sign assist.

Dimensions

At 4417mm long, 1834mm wide and 1616mm tall with a 2729mm wheelbase, the new GLA is 14mm shorter, 30mm wider and 122mm taller than the previous model according to Mercedes-Benz, with an extra 30mm between the axles as well.

There’s 435L of boot space with the rear seats up – an improvement of 14L compared to the outgoing model – which expands to 1430L with the back row folded, an increase of nearly 200L.

Standard Equipment

GLA200 standard features include:

• Comfort Seats in Artico leatherette upholstery
• Keyless-Go with powered tailgate
• Thermotronic climate control
• MBUX infotainment with dual 10.25-inch displays
• Satellite navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Selectable drive modes
• 64-colour ambient interior lighting
• Rain-sensing wipers
• DAB+ radio
• Active Parking Assist with Parktronic sensors
• LED fixed headlight with Adaptive High Beam Assist
• 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels
• Progressive Equipment Line (styling)

The GLA250 4Matic adds:

• Panoramic electric sunroof
• Front seats with heating, electric adjustment and memory
• Lowered comfort suspension
• Sports-direct steering
• Off-Road Engineering Package
• Remote engine start via Mercedes Me Connect app
• 19-inch five-spoke alloys

The AMG GLA35 4Matic adds:

• AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather
• Steering-mounted AMG Drive Unit
• AMG Ride Control sports suspension
• AMG high-performance brakes
• AMG exhaust
• AMG speed-sensitive power steering
• AMG Night Package
• AMG-specific body styling
• Comfort Sport Seats in Lugano leather
• 20-inch AMG five-twin-spoke alloys

The AMG GLA45 S 4Matic+ adds:

• AMG Driver’s Package (top speed lifted to 265km/h)
• AMG Performance steering wheel in Dinamica microfibre with contrast stitching
• Comfort Sports seats in ‘Yellow Cut’ leather with contrast stitching
• AMG Track Pace
• Burmester surround sound system
• Driving Assistance Package Plus including:
  • Active Distance Assist ‘Distronic’ (adaptive cruise control)
  • Front cross-traffic assist
  • Lane Change Assist
  • Route-based speed adaptation
• Parking Package with 360-degree cameras
• Multibeam LED headlights
• AMG-specific body styling with roof-mounted spoiler lip and AMG rear apron with specific diffuser
• AMG exhaust system
• AMG brakes (360 x 36mm perforated front discs and 330 x 22mm perforated rears)
• Six-piston fixed front calipers and one-piston floating rear calipers
• 4Matic+ all-wheel drive with AMG Torque Control
• Body shell stiffening
• AMG-specific front steering knuckles and rear axle sub-frame

The GLA200 and GLA250 will be available for a limited time with the exclusive Edition 1 Package ($6990/$5990 for GLA200/GLA250) which brings the following enhancements:

• Electric and heated front seats with memory (GLA200)
• Comfort Sport seats in black/Red Cut Artico/Dinamica trim with contrast red stitching
• Carbon Structure trim with Edition lettering
• AMG floor mats in red/black with Edition lettering
• AMG exterior body styling
• Black highlights including window tint
• Edition badging
• 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in black with red flange
• Multibeam LED headlights
• Panoramic glass electric sunroof (GLA200)
• Lowered comfort suspension (GLA200)
• Parking Package with 360-degree camera
• Five paint colour choices:
  • Polar White
  • Night Black
  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Digital White Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic

Servicing

We’re waiting to hear back from Mercedes-Benz Australia regarding service pricing for the new GLA range.

Stay tuned for an update with those details.