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Overview
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2025 classified as a H247. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is regarded as a Suv Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $80,500 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 165 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the GLA Base uses 7.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 178g of CO2. It has a 51L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 646km 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 1695kg (3736.8 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 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
76.43 - 101.91 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
164.06 kW/t
Boot Space
435 litres
318 litres
530 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.4 - 7.9 L/100km
4 L/100km
9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
581 - 646 km
567 km
1,073 km
Price
$63,600 - $80,500
$38,990
$99,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
5 years
8 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
60 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,070 - 2,195 kg
1,790 kg
2,510 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,000 kg
500 kg
2,100 kg
Approach Angle
18.3°
17.9°
21.7°
Departure Angle
22.1°
16.3°
30.4°
Ground Clearance Unladen
143 mm
140 mm
205 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
15.6 kWh
0.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
7.2 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
22 kW
22 kW
350 kW
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Dimensions
4,412 mm
1,834 mm
inc mirror: 2,020 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 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Features & Specs
Ambient Lighting
Reactive Lighting: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Manufacturer Name: Active Distance Assist Distronic
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 36
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 178
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1991
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: M 260
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.5
Main Capacity (L): 51
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.2
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 150
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 13.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 10.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 646
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 401
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
Maximum Speed (mph): 149
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 224
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 14
Maximum Power (kW): 165
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 10
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 150
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 224
Maximum Power (kW): 165
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Manufacturer Name: 4matic
Transmission
Code: 426
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Manufacturer Name: 8g-Dct
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 50.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1430
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 435
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Front Track (in): 63.2
Front Track (mm): 1605
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Overall Height (in): 63.6
Overall Height (mm): 1616
Overall Length (in): 173.7
Overall Length (mm): 4412
Overall Width (in): 72.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2020
Overall Width (mm): 1834
Rear Track (in): 63.2
Rear Track (mm): 1606
Wheelbase (in): 107.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2729
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1037
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 969
Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1456
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1455
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1419
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1393
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 18.3
Departure Angle: 22.1
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Mfa2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: Multibeam Led Headlights
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4839
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3737
Tare Weight (kg): 1664
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 100
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 96.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 79.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Digital Display: yes
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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