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Mercedes-Benz GLA Specifications

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The Mercedes-Benz GLA specifications split cleanly into a petrol front-driver and two diesel 4MATIC models. That divide shapes the whole spec sheet. Only the diesel gets 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The petrol is the lighter, front-driven car. The diesels carry more weight from their all-wheel-drive hardware. Gearbox choice follows the fuel here.

The GLA 200 uses a 1.3 litre turbo petrol with 163 PS and 270 Nm through a seven-speed dual-clutch. The GLA 220d steps up to a 2.0 litre diesel with 190 PS and 400 Nm. Its 4MATIC system drives all four wheels via an eight-speed unit. The petrol displaces 1332 cc and the diesel 1950 cc.

On the ARAI test the diesel returns 18.9 kmpl despite its 4MATIC hardware. The petrol GLA 200 reads 17.4 kmpl on the same test. The gap is small, so driving style matters more than the badge. Compare the GLA mileage figures before you choose a fuel.

This is a compact SUV at 4412 mm long, riding a 2729 mm wheelbase. Boot space is 425 litres and the tank holds 43 litres. Ground clearance is 183 mm and seating is for five. Width is 1834 mm and height 1616 mm, a tall stance for a small car. The petrol is the lightest of the three cars. Kerb weight rises with the 4MATIC diesels.

Feature and safety kit rises from the GLA 200 up to the AMG Line diesel. The higher trims add cabin and styling touches. The AMG Line is the only one with a sportier body kit. See the GLA colours available to finish off the spec.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the GLA 200. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.3L Turbo Petrol
Displacement
1332 cc
Max Power
163 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
270 Nm @ 2000 to 4000 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

Mercedes-Benz GLA power and torque explained

The GLA comes with a choice of two engines, and they feel nothing alike. The GLA 200 uses a 1.3 litre turbo petrol driving the front wheels, and it likes to rev before it feels really quick. The GLA 220d fits a 2.0 litre turbo diesel with 4MATIC all wheel drive, and it pulls hard from low down instead.

So one suits a light right foot in town. The other barely tries yet still surges ahead, which makes a loaded highway run feel relaxed.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
045901351800751502253001.5k2.5k3.5k4.5k5.5kflexibility band · 3,500 rpm270 Nm@ 2,000-4,000 rpm163 PS@ 5,500 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.3L Turbo Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The GLA 200 makes its 270 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm, so it wakes up early and feels easy in city traffic. But its 163 PS peak sits high, at 5500 rpm, a full 3500 rpm above that torque peak. So the GLA 200 feels its best when you let it rev. It stays happy for daily commuting and lighter loads. If you mostly drive in town and want to keep costs down, look at its on-road price where you live.

The GLA 220d is the muscle here. It puts out a big 400 Nm at just 1600 rpm, so it surges the moment you press the pedal. Its 190 PS peak lands at 3800 rpm, only 2200 rpm above the torque, so you never chase high revs. That early shove makes overtakes and a full car feel effortless, and 4MATIC adds all-weather grip. Pick it for long highway miles and hilly roads. For the bigger picture, start with the full GLA overview.