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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
New from
$55,100 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 7.5 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $72,490 for the Edition 1.
There are 2 variants of the GLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/250Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 GLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
80.81 - 107.14 kW/t
71.62 kW/t
175.64 kW/t
Boot Space
435 litres
220 litres
530 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 7.5 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
680 - 694 km
531 km
1,000 km
Price
$55,100 - $72,490
$41,950
$107,035
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
4 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,010 - 2,070 kg
1,840 kg
2,400 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,000 kg
750 kg
2,100 kg
Approach Angle
18.3°
14°
25°
Departure Angle
22.1°
22.1°
33°
Ground Clearance Unladen
143 mm
143 mm
215 mm
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Price
Edition 1
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $62,090 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $72,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $66,500 |
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $55,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Specs
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Dimensions
1611mm
1834mm
4424mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $55,100.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Edition 1 that starts from $72,490.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Edition 1.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which measures 1834mm wide, 4424mm in length and sits 1611mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which weighs 2070 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.