Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class X156 Crossover (2013-2017)

34% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class X156 is a subcompact crossover in production from 2013 to 2017, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.1 liters.
Based on the W176 A-Class hatchback, the GLA is a slightly taller car with no offroad capability whatsoever. It uses a range of downsized engines that include some French units and can be considered a badge-engineered vehicle to certain degree. The tiny engine in the GLA45 AMG is a disgrace for the AMG nameplate.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 34% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Uses French engines
  • Falsely marketed as SUV
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

GLA 45 AMG 360 4MATIC DCTGLA 45 AMG 381 4MATIC DCTGLA 180GLA 180 DCTGLA 180 CDIGLA 180 CDI DCTGLA 200GLA 200 DCTGLA 200 CDIGLA 200 CDI 4MATICGLA 200 CDI 4MATIC DCTGLA 200 CDI DCTGLA 220 CDI 4MATIC DCTGLA 220 CDI DCTGLA 250GLA 250 4MATIC DCTGLA 250 DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity421 L / 14.9 cu-ft ~ 1235 L / 43.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt
Fuel Capacity56.0 L / 14.8 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers44554444444444444
Payload520 kg / 1146 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs520 kg / 1146 lbs490 kg / 1080 lbs525 kg / 1157 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs515 kg / 1135 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/45 ZR 19235/45 ZR 19215/60 R17215/60 R17215/60 R17215/60 R17215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R 17 96V215/60 R17 96V215/60 R17 96V
Turning Circle11.8 m / 38.8 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1494 mm / 58.8 in
Size | Length4417 mm / 173.9 in
Size | Width1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1804 mm / 71.0 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)1804 mm / 71.0 in1804 mm / 71.0 in
Track Width | Front1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Track Width | Rear1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Weight1585.0 kg / 3494.3 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1440.0 kg / 3174.7 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1435.0 kg / 3163.6 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1535.0 kg / 3384.1 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1535.0 kg / 3384.1 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs
Wheel Size19 in19 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in
Wheelbase2699 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.8 sec4.4 sec9.0 sec8.7 sec12.0 sec11.9 sec8.9 sec8.8 sec10.0 sec9.9 sec9.9 sec9.9 sec8.3 sec8.3 sec6.7 sec6.6 sec7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.6 sec4.2 sec8.6 sec8.3 sec11.4 sec11.3 sec8.5 sec8.4 sec9.5 sec9.4 sec9.4 sec9.4 sec7.9 sec7.9 sec6.4 sec6.3 sec6.8 sec
CO2 Emission175 g/km172 g/km138 ~ 133 g/km133 ~ 129 g/km113 ~ 105 g/km109 ~ 103 g/km139 ~ 137 g/km138 ~ 135 g/km119 ~ 114 g/km132 ~ 129 g/km132 ~ 129 g/km119 ~ 114 g/km132 ~ 129 g/km119 ~ 115 g/km145 ~ 142 g/km155 ~ 152 g/km143 ~ 141 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.340.290.300.290.29
Fuel Economy7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph
Towing Capacity695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineM 133.980M 133.980M270.910M270.910OM 607 DE 15 LA/607.951OM 607 DE 15 LA/607.951M 270.910M 270.910OM 651.930OM 651.930OM 651.930OM 651.930OM 651.930OM 651.930M 270.920M 270.920M 270.920
Engine | Compression Ratio8.6:18.6:110.3:110.3:115.1:115.1:110.3:110.3:116.2:116.2:116.2:116.2:116.2:116.2:19.8:19.8:19.8:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc
Engine | Power360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 6000 rpm381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 6000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 5300 rpm156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 5300 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 3400-4000 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output180.8 hp/L / 3.0 hp/cu-in191.4 hp/L / 3.1 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 2250-5000 rpm475 Nm / 350.3 lb-ft @ 2250-5000 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1250-4000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1250-4000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1400-3400 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3400 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability2014 ~ 20152015 ~ 20172015 ~ 20172015 ~ 20172014 ~ 20172014 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 20172013 ~ 2017

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