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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
New from
$63,600 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.4 - 7.9 L / 100km
About the 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.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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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 News
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Price
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,600 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,500 |
City Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $64,600 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,500 |
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,600 |
| 1.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $78,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Specs
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Dimensions
1616mm
1834mm
4412mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.3L Turbo and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $63,600.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $80,500.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Special Edition.
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.