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Mercedes GLA Review, For Sale, Colours, Models & Specs in Australia

Launching in the Australian market in early 2014, the Mercedes-Benz GLA was underpinned by the same ‘MFA’ small car platform as its A-Class hatch, CLA sedan and B-Class people mover siblings.

Offering a choice of four-cylinder engines, including the powerhouse 45 AMG version, the range was facelifted in 2017, the second-gen version arriving in 2019 and upgraded in 2023.

The line-up currently starts at $68,900 for the GLA-Class GLA 200 (mhev) and ranges through to $96,900 for the range-topping GLA-Class GLA 35 4Matic (mhev).

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $68,900 and going to $120,370 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 1.3L, —, 7 SP AUTO $68,900 $120,370
2023 SUV 1.3L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $59,840 $130,900
2022 SUV 1.3L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $54,010 $132,330
2021 SUV 1.3L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $51,260 $122,650
2020 SUV 1.6L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $37,620 $111,650
See All Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Pricing and Specs

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

  • Night Black
  • Polar White
  • Digital White
  • Cosmos Black
  • Iridium Silver
  • Denim Blue
  • Mountain Grey
  • Patagonia Red
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 2020.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1610x1834x4417 mm 213 mm
2023 SUV 1610x1834x4417 mm 213 mm
2022 SUV 1610x1834x4417 mm 213 mm
2021 SUV 1610x1834x4417 mm 213 mm
2020 SUV 1494x1804x4431 mm 157 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz GLA Dimensions

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 0kg 2000kg
2023 SUV 0kg 2000kg
2022 SUV 1800kg 2000kg
2021 SUV 1800kg 2000kg
2020 SUV 1500kg 2000kg
See All Towing Capacity for Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Fuel Consumption

The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.2L/100km for SUV /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 6.2L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 6.2L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 6.2L/100km 1.3L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 6.2L/100km 1.3L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 6.2L/100km 1.3L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 5.7L/100km 1.6L PULP 7 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mercedes-Benz GLA Pricing and Specs for 2024

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x50 R19 for SUV in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 235x50 R19 235x50 R19
2023 SUV 235x50 R19 235x50 R19
2022 SUV 235x50 R19 235x50 R19
2021 SUV 235x50 R19 235x50 R19
2020 SUV 235x50 R18 18x7 inches 235x50 R18 18x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz GLA Wheel Sizes