Mercedes-Benz GLA 2023–2026 car dimensions: 4412 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1616 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,620 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Dual 10.25-inch screens with MBUX come standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard. Basic cruise control is included. adaptive DISTRONIC sits in a package on some markets. Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist and a reversing camera are standard. Front and rear parking sensors with Active Parking Assist are standard or in the base parking pack. Active Lane Keeping Assist is typically package or higher-line only.
Boot holds 425 litres with seats up and expands to 1420 litres with the 40/20/40 rear seats folded. A power Easy-Pack tailgate is standard on most lines.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is listed at 480 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is stated for this model.
Front seats are power adjustable with memory and lumbar support plus heating as standard or near-standard equipment. Dual-zone climate control filters the air. Ambient lighting is available in multiple colours. An optional panoramic roof opens the cabin and adds light. Supportive seating with thigh extension suits longer trips, though the ride stays firm on comfort suspension.
Premium unleaded gasoline required for the 2.0L mild-hybrid turbo engine.
Service intervals typically every 12 months or 15,000-25,000 km depending on market and ASSYST monitoring.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2019 testing shared with related models.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, AEB with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and Attention Assist.
4MATIC all-wheel drive and PRE-SAFE systems available or standard in packages.
The GLA 250 4MATIC runs a 2.0-litre turbo four with 48V mild hybrid assist on premium fuel. Official combined figures sit near 7.9 L/100 km or 25 city/33 highway mpg in relevant markets. Real-world use stays close when driven smoothly.
Mercedes ASSYST tracks oil life and service needs. Intervals land at one year or set mileage/kilometre limits. Pre-paid plans cover multi-year maintenance in many regions. Warranty is typically three to five years.
Crash protection earned five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and child scores. Standard kit covers forward collision braking, blind-spot alerts, lane keep and driver attention monitoring. Higher packages add adaptive cruise, steering assist and surround cameras.
Ownership stays straightforward with the mild-hybrid setup needing no special charging. Cabin materials and power features hold up for daily use. Keep software updates current via Mercedes me for connected safety and convenience functions.
Length 4412 mm, Width 1834 mm, Height 1616 mm, Wheelbase 2729 mm (GLA 2023–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz owner's manual and French/Irish/US maker brochures/spec pages 2024-2025, auto-data.net, ADAC, MBUSA, guideautoweb.