

Jack Quick
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA review
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
7 Months Ago
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
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
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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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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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,412 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,834 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,020 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $63,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $80,500.
See all Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Special Edition.
See all Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class towing capacityThe 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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