Mercedes-Benz GLA
As the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz SUV family, the GLA is available in two trim levels including 250 and AMG 35. The former prioritizes comfort and efficiency while delivering 221 hp. The latter is sportier and more fun to drive thanks to its 302 hp and sharper handling. Competitors in the subcompact luxury crossover segment, such as the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, seem to stand out more than the GLA, mind you. Also, reliability has proven to be a concern.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$51,000 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$3,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$960/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm (165 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 13 hp (10 kW) |
| Torque | 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Rastatt, DE |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 593 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 202 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,410 mm (174″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,611 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,665 kg (3,671 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 435 l and 1,430 l |
| Fuel tank | 51 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 57%(view ratings) |