Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base (2026) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th July 2025 classified as a H247. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is regarded as a Suv Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $78,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class uses a fully electric engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class measures 1616mm (63.6 inches) in height, 4412mm (173.7 inches) in length, 1834mm (72.2 inches) in width with a 2729mm (107.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The GLA Base comes standard with 235/55 R18 front tyres and 235/55 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base has a 143mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 740kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,020 mm
| 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 |
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Ambient Lighting
Reactive Lighting: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Manufacturer Name: Active Distance Assist Distronic
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 36
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 167
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1332
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: M 282
Engine (L): 1.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
HEV UF Weighted Testing Type: Hev Uf Weighted
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 9.2
Main Capacity (L): 35
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 7.7
Main Type: Total
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 8
Mode 2 Duration: 7.50
Mode 2 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 4.63
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 4.66
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 4.63
Mode 3 Duration: 4.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.70
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.70
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.67
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.67
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.67
Mode 4 Duration: 0.46
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 300
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 108.8
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 80.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 15.60
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 3.7
Useable Battery (kWh): 12.91
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (km/L): 34.5
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (L/100km): 2.9
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (miles per UK gallon): 98
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (mpg): 81
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Standard: Wltp Hev Uf Weighted
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 218
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 109
Maximum Power (kW): 160
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 80
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 163
Maximum Power (kW): 120
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: 429
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Manufacturer Name: 7g-Dct
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Mfa2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 50.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1430
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 435
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Front Track (in): 63.2
Front Track (mm): 1605
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Overall Height (in): 63.6
Overall Height (mm): 1616
Overall Length (in): 173.7
Overall Length (mm): 4412
Overall Width (in): 72.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2020
Overall Width (mm): 1834
Rear Track (in): 63.2
Rear Track (mm): 1606
Wheelbase (in): 107.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2729
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1037
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 969
Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1456
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1455
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1419
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1393
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: Multibeam Led Headlights
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 740
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1631
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2070
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4564
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3461
Tare Weight (kg): 1545
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 100
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 96.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 79.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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