Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base (2026) price & specs

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Overview

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2026. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is regarded as a small SUV built in Germany with prices starting at $64,300 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 120 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the GLA Base uses 7.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 167g of CO₂. It has a 43L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 581km per full tank

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 235/50 R19 front tyres and 235/50 R19 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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Power to Weight

76.43 - 101.91 kW/t

63.77 kW/t

186.22 kW/t

Boot Space

435 litres

220 litres

560 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.4 - 7.9 L/100km

1.7 L/100km

9.3 L/100km

Vehicle Range

581 - 646 km

543 km

2,353 km

Price

$68,783 - $87,798

$42,909

$107,223

Warranty (Years)

5 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

5 years

8 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

60 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,070 - 2,195 kg

1,755 kg

2,605 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,800 - 2,000 kg

400 kg

2,100 kg

Approach Angle

18.3°

14°

21.7°

Departure Angle

22.1°

16.3°

30.4°

Ground Clearance Unladen

143 mm

130 mm

211 mm

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

15.6 kWh

0.4 kWh

81.4 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

3.7 kW

22 kW

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

22 kW

350 kW

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Dimensions

4,412 mm

1,834 mm
inc mirror: 2,020 mm

1,616 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 kg

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Sales Data

20243,103Total Sales

20253,244Total Sales

20262,371YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Features & Specs

Base

1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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360 view camera

3D enhanced view: yes

Includes curb view: yes

Ambient lighting

Colour selection: yes

Reactive lighting: yes

Wrap around: yes

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Lead car departure notification: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Embedded infotainment user interface

Number of months of online services: 36

OS layer manufacturer's own: yes

UI layer manufacturer's own: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Navigational systems

Includes dynamic routing: yes

Includes swarm technology: yes

Information type: 3D, Voice

Map updates months of subscription: 36

Screen size: 10.25 in

Traffic info: yes

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Automatic braking whilst parking: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Remote services

Beep/flash: yes

Driving history & analysis: yes

Find my car: yes

Geo fencing: yes

Number of 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 number of months inc: 0

Tracker system: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Voice activating system

AI powered: yes

Wireless charging pad

Number in front: 1

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 167 g/km

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Cc: 1,332 cc

Engine code: M 282

Liters: 1.3 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 43 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 10.25 in

Touch screen: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Screen size: 10.25 in

Screen technology TFT: yes

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.4 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 581 km

Combined: 13.5 km/L

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 163 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 120 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 270 Nm

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Manual sequential: yes

Manufacturer's name: 7G-DCT

Transmission code: 429

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Touch controls: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Run flat: yes

Tire load index: 99

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 235 mm

Location rear: yes

Run flat: yes

Tire load index: 99

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 235 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: MFA2

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: SUV

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,430 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 435 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 11,400 mm

Front track: 1,605 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 143 mm

Overall height: 1,616 mm

Overall length: 4,412 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 2,020 mm

Overall width: 1,834 mm

Rear track: 1,606 mm

Wheelbase: 2,729 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,037 mm

Headroom rear: 969 mm

Hip room front: 1,456 mm

Hip room rear: 1,455 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,419 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,393 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Location rear driver: yes

Location rear passenger: yes

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Fog light function: yes

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Airbags

Number of: 9

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Driving pattern monitor: yes

Includes junction turning: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Programmable distance: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Distance & object sensing technology

Millimetre-wave sensor: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Lane departure warning

Activates brakes: yes

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Privacy glass

Location: Rear, Rear Side

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,800 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 740 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 2,070 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,570 kg

Tare weight: 1,545.25 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

USB connection front: yes

Speakers

Number of: 8

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

System power: 100 w

Touch screen: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Seating capacity: 3

Ski hatch: yes

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 2

Secondary ventilation controls

Location passenger seat: yes

System

Engine heater: yes

Intermediate service

Distance: 25,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

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