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Mercedes-Benz GLA I (X156), crossover, orange, rear three-quarter view — photo 186042

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About this generation

First generation of the compact premium crossover Mercedes-Benz GLA built on the MFA front-wheel-drive architecture, produced from 2013 until 2020.

The first-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (chassis code X156) debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show as the brand's first entry into the premium subcompact SUV market. Built on the MFA modular front-wheel-drive platform shared with the W176 A-Class and CLA-Class, the X156 featured a sleek crossover-hatchback body with raised ride height, rugged lower-body plastic cladding, and functional roof rails.

Powertrains included turbocharged 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engines (GLA 180, GLA 200, GLA 250) along with 1.5, 1.8, and 2.1-liter turbodiesels. Transmissions were offered as a six-speed manual or a 7G-DCT seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, with optional 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 version packed up to 381 horsepower from a hand-built 2.0-liter turbo engine. A mid-cycle facelift in 2017 brought revised bumpers, updated LED headlights, and new interior trim options.

Specifications

4417 mm173.9 in

Length

1804 mm71.0 in

Width

1494 mm58.8 in

Height

2699 mm106.3 in

Wheelbase

421 l14.9 cu ft

Trunk

134 mm5.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

GLA 180

121hp(90 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.0 s

2015–2020

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE16AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1395 kg (3075 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 133 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 180

121hp(90 kW)

1.6 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 8.7 s

2015–2020

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE16AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1435 kg (3164 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 129 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200

154hp(115 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.4 s

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE16AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1395 kg (3075 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 134 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200

154hp(115 kW)

1.6 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 8.1 s

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE16AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1435 kg (3164 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 134 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 220 4MATIC

181hp(135 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 7.1 s

2017–2020

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 150 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 250

208hp(155 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.2 s

2013–2016

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1435 kg (3164 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 142 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 250

208hp(155 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 6.6 s

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1455 kg (3208 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 140 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 250 4MATIC

208hp(155 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 6.6 s

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M270DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 151 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC

355hp(265 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 4.8 s

2014–2015

Torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M133DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1585 kg (3494 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 175 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC

375hp(280 kW)

2.0 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 4.4 s

2015–2020

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M133DE20AL
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1585 kg (3494 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 172 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Diesel

GLA 180 CDI

107hp(80 kW)

1.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.0 s

2014–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1461 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM607DE15LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1440 kg (3175 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.0 l/100 km (59 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 180 CDI

107hp(80 kW)

1.5 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 11.9 s

2014–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1461 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM607DE15LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1470 kg (3241 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 3.9 l/100 km (60 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 103 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 180 d

107hp(80 kW)

1.5 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.0 s

2015–2018

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1461 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM607DE15LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1440 kg (3175 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.0 l/100 km (59 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 105 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 180 d

107hp(80 kW)

1.5 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 11.9 s

2015–2020

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1461 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM607DE15LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1470 kg (3241 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 3.9 l/100 km (60 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 103 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 CDI

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.0 s

2013–2015

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 119 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 CDI

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2013–2015

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 119 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 9.9 s

2013–2015

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1590 kg (3505 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 129 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 d

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2015–2019

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 110 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 d

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2015–2020

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1535 kg (3384 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 110 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 200 d 4MATIC

134hp(100 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 9.5 s

2015–2020

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1595 kg (3516 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 127 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 220 CDI

168hp(125 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 8.3 s

2013–2015

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1535 kg (3384 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 119 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC

168hp(125 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 8.3 s

2013–2015

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1595 kg (3516 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 129 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 220 d

174hp(130 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 7.7 s

2015–2020

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 223 km/h (139 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1535 kg (3384 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 110 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLA 220 d 4MATIC

174hp(130 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed DCT AWD 0–100 7.7 s

2015–2020

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1595 kg (3516 lb)
Fuel tank: 56 l (14.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 127 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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