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    Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

    The new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $63,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $80,500 for the Base.

    There are 3 variants of the GLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo (165kW/350Nm), 1.3L turbo (120kW/270Nm) and electric motor (160kW/450Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2026 GLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $63,600 - $80,500

    Transmission

    7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Electric

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $63,600 - $80,500

    Transmission

    7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Electric

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Good

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    Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

    Available Variants

    The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Special Edition and the most expensive being City Edition.

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    Reviews

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    Good
    With mild-hybrid power, fresh looks and other tweaks, the latest Mercedes-Benz GLA is still a benchmark small luxury SUV, but the price hurts.
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    Pros

    • Zippy performance
    • Fun driving dynamics
    • Comfortable driving position

    Cons

    • Expensive to buy and service
    • Fiddly steering wheel touch sliders
    • Lots of piano black around the cabin
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    Power to Weight
    76.43 - 101.91 kW/t
    68.63 kW/t
    164.06 kW/t
    Boot Space
    435 litres
    318 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4 - 7.9 L/100km
    4.1 L/100km
    9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    581 - 646 km
    567 km
    1,073 km
    Price
    $63,600 - $80,500
    $38,990
    $99,000
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    60 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,070 - 2,195 kg
    1,790 kg
    2,470 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    750 kg
    2,100 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.3°
    17.9°
    21.7°
    Departure Angle
    22.1°
    16.3°
    30.4°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    143 mm
    143 mm
    205 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    15.6 kWh
    0.4 kWh
    69 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    22 kW
    22 kW
    153 kW
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    Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

    Dimensions

    4,412 mm
    1,834 mm
    in mirror: 2,020 mm
    1,616 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,412 mm
    Overall Width1,834 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,020 mm
    Overall Height1,616 mm
    Wheelbase2,729 mm
    Turning Circle11,400 mm
    Load Capacity500 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $63,600.

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    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $80,500.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Special Edition.

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    The largest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which measures 1834mm wide, 4412mm in length and sits 1616mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which weighs 2195 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.

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