Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz over two generations. It is essentially the SUV equivalent of the A-Class, and the smallest SUV marketed by the brand. The production version was revealed in August 2013 ahead of the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2013.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 221 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 201 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 251 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.7 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 113 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.9 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 145 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
As a result, the safety belt will become inoperable, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2019-11-01
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2025-08-08
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2021-04-23
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.