Mercedes-Benz GLA
Sharing its platform with the CLA, the GLA subcompact crossover gets a few tweaks and upgraded equipment for 2024. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine benefits from mild hybrid technology in the GLA 250 4Matic and AMG GLA 35 4Matic for slightly improved fuel economy. The top-line AMG GLA 45 4Matic+ cranks out 382 horsepower and burns a good amount of rubber on the track, but proves uncomfortably stiff on poorly maintained roads.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$45,000 (2023) |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$847/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 | N/A (N/A) |
| 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 | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| 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 | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| 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 | 1,585 kg (3,494 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 | 6.7 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) |