Mercedes-Benz GLA Class – User’s Asked Questions

Mercedes-Benz GLA FAQ

1. What is the current status of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz has launched its first SUV on 30th September 2014. It is for the first time Mercedes is trying their hands on compact SUV segment.

2. In which category Mercedes Benz GLA SUV falls?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV falls under Compact SUV category.

3. How many types of fuel units are available in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV is available in both petrol and Diesel engines with two variants Style and Sports.

4. The available color options for Mercedes Benz GLA SUV are?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV is available in four striking colors which are Polar Silver Metallic, Orient Brown Metallic, Jupiter Red Metallic and Citrus White.

5. Is there an automatic transmission in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Yes, there is automatic transmission available in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV; it is mated with 7 Speed dual clutch automatic gearbox.

6. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Diesel Variant (GLA 200 CDI)
Engine Type: 4-cyl, 16V, 2.1L inline common rail Diesel engine
Engine Size: 2143cc
Max Power: 132.2bhp@3600-4400rpm
Max Torque: 300nm@1600-3000rpm
Transmission: 7 Speed Dual clutch transmission
Wheel-Drive FWD
Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Petrol Variant (GLA 200)
Engine Type: 4-cyl, 16V, 2.0L inline turbo petrol Engine
Engine Size: 1991cc
Max Power: 178.5bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque: 300nm@1200-1400rpm
Transmission: 7 Speed Dual clutch transmission
Wheel-Drive FWD

7. The Exact price tag of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Pricing (ex-showroom Delhi):
Diesel Variants: Price (INR)
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 CDI Style Rs. 32.75 lakh
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 CDI Sport Rs. 36.90 lakh
Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Pricing (ex-showroom Delhi):
Petrol Variants: Price (INR)
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 Sport Rs. 36.00 lakh

8. Please inform about the on-road price of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV.

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Pricing (On Road Delhi):
Diesel Variants: Price (INR)
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 CDI Style Rs. 38.21 lakh
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 CDI Sport Rs. 43.06 lakh
Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Pricing (On Road Delhi):
Petrol Variants: Price (INR)
Mercedes Benz GLA 200 Sport Rs. 42.01 lakh

9. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes GLA Crossover SUV
Front – 235/50 R18 (Tubeless)
Rear-   235/50 R18 (Tubeless)

10. What type of suspension system fixed in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Front: McPherson Front Axle
Rear:  Independent Multi-Link

11. Is cruise control available in it?

Yes, there is cruise control available in Mercedes Benz GLA SUV with ‘Speedtronic’ speed limiter.

12. Which safety features Mercedes Benz GLA SUV has?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV is equipped with active safety features like 7 air bags, ABS, ASR, BAS ( Brake assist system), electric parking brake, hill start assist, ESP ( Electronic stability control) with curve dynamic assist, reverse parking camera with display, tyre monitoring system, 5 star ratings in NCAP safety ratings, side windows bags, attention resist which displays voice message analyzing the driver’s behavior and Child seats at rear.

13. What is the acceleration and top speed of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV 200 Petrol accelerates 0-100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds with the top speed of 225-210 km/hr, while the GLA Diesel 200 CDI sprints 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds with the top speed of 205 km/hr.

14. Seating capacity of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV is?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV has seating capacity of 5 persons.

15. What is the boot capacity of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV has boot capacity of 421 liters.

16. What common & unique interior features Mercedes Benz GLA SUV get?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV crossover Black finish dashboard will give you resemblance of A class, besides this it get some classy features like panoramic sunroof which automatically closes when rains, three spoke steering wheel with steering mounted controls and chrome finish, front seat with electrically adjustment system, Still standing TFT touchscreen display, Harmon Kardon Audio system with 12 speakers, A/C vents with shiny bezel finish, premium leather upholstery, three driving modes (Sport, ECO and Manual).

17. Please tell the mileage figure of Mercedes Benz GLA SUV – ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?

Engine type ARAI/Highway km/l City km/l (approx)
Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Diesel 17.9 13.4
Mercedes Benz GLA SUV  Petrol 13.8 10.2

18. in Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?

Mercedes Benz GLA SUV will compete against Audi Q3 and BMW X1.

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