Mercedes-Benz GLA 2020–2023 car dimensions: 4436 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1588 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,657 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin has a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen media display with MBUX, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control and cruise control with limiter are standard. Driver aids include standard Active Brake Assist for automatic emergency braking, Active Lane Keeping Assist, reversing camera and PARKTRONIC parking sensors. Blind Spot Assist comes on higher trims or via the optional Driving Assistance package.
Boot space is 435 litres with seats up and expands to 1430 litres with the rear seats folded. The 40:20:40 split rear bench helps with flexible loading.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is around 500 kg. AMG suspension is standard for a firmer ride suited to dynamic driving rather than heavy work use.
The cabin delivers a sporty high-tech feel with ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre sports seats featuring red contrast stitching and red seat belts as standard. Dual-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control and fully digital displays under a shared glass cover create a modern layout. The AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with paddles supports focused driving. Higher grades add electric multi-way seats with memory and lumbar, multicontour bolsters, and a panoramic roof for more light and space. Optional ENERGIZING seat kinetics gently shift posture on longer trips.
Combined fuel consumption 7.4-7.5 l/100 km (WLTP) with 48V mild hybrid.
51-litre fuel tank.
ASSYST PLUS flexible service display, typically oil service every 12 months or 25,000 km.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2019 basis): 96% adult, 90% child, 79% vulnerable road users, 75% safety assist.
Standard safety includes 3-stage ESP, ABS, Brake Assist, AEB (cars/pedestrians/cyclists), active bonnet, multi-airbags with driver knee bag, seatbelt reminders front/rear, lane support and speed limit assist.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo with 48-volt mild hybrid produces 225 kW and 400 Nm. Official combined consumption sits at 7.4-7.5 l/100 km with CO2 around 170-171 g/km under early WLTP figures. later updates show slightly higher values depending on equipment. The tank holds 51 litres including reserve.
Servicing uses the ASSYST PLUS system that tracks real-world use and displays remaining time or distance. Typical intervals alternate Service A and B around every 12 months or 25,000 km for oil and filter changes, with brake fluid every two years and other items such as air filter or spark plugs at longer fixed points.
The GLA carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating based on the shared structure with the B-Class. Adult occupant protection scores 96 percent and child protection 90 percent. Standard equipment covers multiple airbags including a driver knee bag, active bonnet for pedestrians, autonomous emergency braking that detects cars, pedestrians and cyclists, three-stage ESP, lane support that can intervene, camera-based speed limit recognition and seatbelt reminders for all seats.
Living with the car means following the ASSYST prompts to keep the mild-hybrid system and high-performance brakes in condition. Higher equipment lines add adaptive damping and memory seats that improve daily comfort without changing the core service needs.
Length 4436 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1588 mm, Wheelbase 2729 mm (GLA 2020–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-AMG press technical data, “The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC”, 21 July 2020, The same release describes AMG RIDE CONTROL adaptive damping as equipment on this model, Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV Owner’s Manual , overview of airbags: knee, driver, front passenger, window and side airbags.