Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026– dimensions, tows 1,500 kg

Braked towing is 1,500 kg.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026– car dimensions: 4565 mm long, 1873 mm wide and 1604 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,145 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.

The Style Line cabin has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 14-inch central touchscreen running the latest MBUX with smartphone integration. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Driver aids include adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, blind spot warning, automatic emergency braking, parking sensors and a reversing camera, with eight cameras, five radars and twelve ultrasonics feeding the systems. An optional Superscreen adds a passenger display.

Boot space is 410 litres with seats up, rising to 1400 litres when the 40/20/40 rear seats fold nearly flat. Electric models add a 107-litre frunk under the bonnet for cables or bags. The load floor is adjustable.

The GLA 200 electric tows 1500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. Payload is 480 kg. An optional foldaway tow bar is available. These figures suit light trailers or bike racks for everyday use.

The cabin feels open and airy thanks to the standard panoramic roof with heat-insulating glass. Longer wheelbase gives more legroom front and rear plus extra headroom. Style Line has comfort seats in fabric or fabric/ARTICO mix with a multifunction sports steering wheel in ARTICO. Dual digital displays are standard. the full Superscreen is optional. Two-zone climate control is available.

Energy use 14.8-17.0 kWh/100 km WLTP

Range 394-447 km WLTP

DC charge 10-80% in 20 min at up to 200 kW

Standard PRE-SAFE system and driver knee airbag

Eight cameras, five radars and twelve ultrasonics for assistance

Battery cover typically eight years

The GLA 200 electric runs on a 58 kWh LFP battery. Combined consumption sits between 14.8 and 17.0 kWh per 100 km. Official range is 394 to 447 km. Standard AC charging is 11 kW. 22 kW is optional. DC fast charging reaches 200 kW and fills from 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes.

No specific service interval is published for this model yet. Vehicle warranty length varies by market, commonly two to five years. High-voltage battery cover is typically eight years or a set mileage limit.

Safety kit includes the PRE-SAFE system that tightens belts and closes windows before a crash. A driver knee airbag joins front, side and window airbags. The car carries eight cameras, five radar sensors and twelve ultrasonic sensors as standard for assistance functions such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping. No Euro NCAP rating exists for this generation yet.

Living with the car means plugging in rather than filling a tank. Over-the-air updates keep the software current. A 107-litre frunk and 410-litre boot that expands to 1,400 litres add everyday practicality.

Length 4565 mm, Width 1873 mm, Height 1604 mm, Wheelbase 2790 mm (GLA-Class 2026-)

Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Media press kit and InsideEVs/CarExpert/L'Argus quoting official figures, technical data sheets.