Mercedes-Benz GLA first generation

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The Mercedes-Benz GLA first generation (2013–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 86 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: X156

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,430–4,470 mm RDW	4,420–4,440 mm TC	4,417 mm
Width	1,800 mm RDW	1,800 mm TC	1,804 mm
Height	1,490–1,540 mm RDW	1,480–1,540 mm TC	1,494 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm RDW	2,700 mm TC	2,699 mm
Front track	1,540–1,571 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,544–1,572 mm ASTRA	1,560 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,295–1,485 kg RDW	1,505–1,585 kg TC	1,505–1,585 kg
Mass in running order	1,395–1,585 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,920–2,075 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,200–1,800 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	695–750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	5 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	1,189 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,577 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	200–235 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	200–475 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R19, 215/60R17, 235/50R18, 215/55R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	94.7% (94.3–95.0)	92.2%	15,656
4–5 years	93.0% (92.9–93.2)	91.0%	74,028
6–8 years	88.9% (88.7–89.1)	86.4%	88,503
9–12 years	86.2% (85.6–86.7)	77.9%	14,573

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	26.7%	26.3%
Brakes	16.7%	18.6%
Suspension	4.8%	9.9%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	4.4%	6.5%
Lights and electrics	3.4%	7.3%
Body, chassis and structure	2.0%	2.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

269 complaints for model years 2014–2019. 11 crashes · 3 fires · 16 injuries

Engine 68
Electrical system 40
Transmission and drivetrain 40
Airbags 35
Fuel system 28

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 86 versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLA first generation

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European Union 33 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2013–2020	2.1 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	114–149 g/km	297,051
2015–2019	1.6 L	90 kW (122 PS)	Petrol	133–147 g/km	148,570
2013–2019	1.6 L	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	133–148 g/km	97,198
2013–2019	2.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Petrol	146–165 g/km	41,871
2013–2019	2.1 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Diesel	125–151 g/km	41,301
2016–2019	2.0 L	135 kW (184 PS)	Petrol	154–167 g/km	8,646
2014–2019	1.5 L	80 kW (109 PS)	Diesel	104–108 g/km	61,258
2015–2019	2.0 L	280 kW (381 PS)	Petrol	172–192 g/km	4,210
2015–2019	2.1 L	130 kW (177 PS)	Diesel	120–123 g/km	33,895
2019	2.0 L	165 kW (224 PS)	Petrol	179 g/km	92
2019	1.3 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Petrol	165 g/km	78
2019	2.0 L	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	172 g/km	52
2019	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	165 g/km	48
2019	3.0 L	–	Petrol	214 g/km	26
2019	2.0 L	310 kW (421 PS)	Petrol	225 g/km	20
2019	2.0 L	225 kW (306 PS)	Petrol	218 g/km	14
2014–2019	2.1 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	117–150 g/km	1,446
2018	3.0 L	295 kW (401 PS)	Petrol	197 g/km	13
2017	2.1 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Other fuel	110 g/km	7,664
2017	1.6 L	173 kW (235 PS)	Petrol	133 g/km	1,276
2017	2.0 L	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	155 g/km	944
2017	2.0 L	233 kW (317 PS)	Petrol	155 g/km	332
2017	1.5 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	105 g/km	226
2017	1.6 L	135 kW (184 PS)	Petrol	131 g/km	178
2017	2.0 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	172 g/km	86
2017	2.1 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	123 g/km	30
2017	2.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Other fuel	142 g/km	28
2017	2.1 L	195 kW (265 PS)	Diesel	125 g/km	12
2014–2016	2.0 L	265 kW (360 PS)	Petrol	174–175 g/km	2,934
2016	2.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	144 g/km	36
2014	–	–	Petrol	137 g/km	82
2014	–	–	Diesel	118 g/km	32
2014	2.1 L	–	Petrol	127 g/km	10

United Kingdom 25 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2017–2018GLA 200 with 17'' rear wheels · GLA 200 with 18'' rear wheels	1.6 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.6–6.4 L/100 km NEDC	131–147 g/km
2017–2018GLA 200 with 17'' rear wheels · GLA 200 with 18'' rear wheels	1.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.8–6.6 L/100 km NEDC	134–151 g/km
2017–2018GLA 200 with 19'' rear wheels	1.6 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.8–6.5 L/100 km NEDC	135–148 g/km
2017–2018GLA 200 with 19'' rear wheels	1.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.0–6.7 L/100 km NEDC	138–153 g/km
2016–2018AMG GLA 45 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	7.4 L/100 km NEDC	172 g/km
2017–2018GLA 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 250 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
2018GLA 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	166 g/km
2016–2018GLA 250 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	6.5–7.4 L/100 km NEDC	153–169 g/km
2018AMG GLA 45 with 19'' rear wheels · AMG GLA 45 with 20'' rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2015–2018GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels and 3 more trims	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2015–2018GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels and 3 more trims	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	130 g/km
2015–2018GLA 200 CDI with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d with 17'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	110 g/km
2015–2018GLA 200 CDI with 19'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d with 19'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	115 g/km
2016–2018GLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d with 17'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	108 g/km
2016–2018GLA 200 d with 19'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.4–5.7 L/100 km NEDC	115–150 g/km
2018GLA 200 d with 17'' rear wheels · GLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2018GLA 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
2018GLA 220 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	6.0 L/100 km NEDC	157 g/km
2014–2015GLA 250 4MATIC with 18" rear wheels · GLA 250 4MATIC with 19" rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2015GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC with 19" & 20" rear wheels	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	7.5 L/100 km NEDC	175 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · GLA 200 CDI with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.5 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · GLA 200 CDI with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop	2.1 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.5 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
2014–2015GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC with 17'' rear wheels and 1 more trim	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	132 g/km
2014GLA 200 with 18" rear wheels	1.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	137 g/km
2014GLA 220 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop	2.1 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km

France 19 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015GLA 180 CDI BVM6 FAP · GLA 180 CDI	–	80 kW (109 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.0 L/100 km NEDC	105 g/km
2015GLA 180 CDI BVM6 FAP	–	80 kW (109 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.2–4.3 L/100 km NEDC	112–113 g/km
2015GLA 180 CDI BVA7 FAP · GLA 180 CDI	–	80 kW (109 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	3.9 L/100 km NEDC	103 g/km
2015GLA 180 CDI BVA7 FAP	–	80 kW (109 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.1 L/100 km NEDC	108–109 g/km
2015GLA 180	–	90 kW (122 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.7–6.0 L/100 km NEDC	133–138 g/km
2015GLA 180	–	90 kW (122 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.5–5.7 L/100 km NEDC	129–133 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP	–	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.8–5.1 L/100 km NEDC	127–132 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 CDI BVM6 FAP	–	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.2–4.5 L/100 km NEDC	110–119 g/km
2015GLA 200 CDI BVM6 FAP	–	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.2–4.5 L/100 km NEDC	108–119 g/km
2015GLA 200	–	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.8–6.1 L/100 km NEDC	134–141 g/km
2015GLA 200	–	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.5–5.8 L/100 km NEDC	129–136 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 BVM6	–	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC	135–139 g/km
2014–2015GLA 200 BVA7	–	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC	134–138 g/km
2014–2015GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP	–	125 kW (170 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.8–5.1 L/100 km NEDC	127–132 g/km
2014–2015GLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP	–	125 kW (170 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.2–4.6 L/100 km NEDC	110–119 g/km
2014–2015GLA 250 BVA7	–	155 kW (211 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	5.6–5.8 L/100 km NEDC	131–136 g/km
2014–2015GLA 250 4MATIC BVA7	–	155 kW (211 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	6.4–6.6 L/100 km NEDC	150–154 g/km
2015GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC BVA7	–	265 kW (360 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	7.5 L/100 km NEDC	175 g/km
2014GLA 200 CDI BVA7 FAP	–	100 kW (136 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC	114–119 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015–2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Four-wheel drive	25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA	206–225 g/km
2015–2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA	194–200 g/km
2015–2019SIDI; FFV	2.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	7-speed automated manual	Four-wheel drive	26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA	206–214 g/km
2018–2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	Part-time four-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	209 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2018–2019Station wagon: Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	225 g/km
2018–2019Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automated manual	9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	209 g/km
2015–2017Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	8.7–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	200–233 g/km
2017Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	7-speed automatic	12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	128 g/km
2015Station wagon: Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	216 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.