2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Practical or Sporty?

The spoiler on the upper part of the tailgate is offered on all versions.

The CLA and GLA share the same dashboard.

The GLA 45 AMG on the left and the GLA 250 on the right: a significant difference.

GLA 250 on the left; GLA 45 AMG on the right.

We’re not used to this colour from Mercedes-Benz, but it sure is nice!

The GLA 45 AMG’s suspension is lower.

The GLA is an all-road vehicle, not an all-terrain vehicle.

It has the latest-generation and very efficient 4Matic AWD.

It has a Harman Kardon sound system.

The information control is on the left spoke of the steering wheel.

Don’t be fooled by the GLA’s very affordable price: it features the same controls as even the “big” Mercedes-Benz models.

The silver star under the rain.

The indicator dials are sometimes hard to read.

The GLA 250’s rear diffuser has more impact than that of the GLA 45 AMG.

A red GLA 45 AMG: not too shabby!

The information screen in the centre seems to have been put there after the dashboard was finished.

Lots of controls, but you find your way easily.

Note the GLA 45 AMG’s sport steering wheel.

The air vents are circular like in numerous other Mercedes-Benz models.

The GLA 45 AMG’s seats offer excellent lateral support.

The back seats are a little tight.

The size of the baggage hold is average at most.

Rear pass-through: very rare on a hatchback.

The GLA 250’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder produces 208 horsepower.

A 2.0-litre four-cylinder developing 355 horsepower!

All versions have a chrome protective band on the bumper.

The buyer has an embarrassment of riches in terms of alloy rims.

The GLA 250 is equipped with all-season tires and the GLA 45 with sport summer tires.

The GLA 45 AMG’s brakes.

20-inch rims for the GLA 45 AMG.

The GLA 45 AMG’s front grille with central beam.

This logo means you’re getting 355 horsepower.

The GLA 45 AMG is equipped with two double exhausts.

The exterior rear-view mirrors are aerodynamic and equipped with turn signals.

The tail lights have LED lamps.