Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) (2013–2017)

The Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) was offered with 17 engine versions (9 gasoline, 8 diesel), from 109 to 381 hp, built 2013–2017.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2013–2017
Body styleSUV
Doors4 – 5
Length173.9 in (4,417 mm)
Width71.0 in (1,804 mm)
Height58.8 in (1,494 mm)
Cargo volume14.9 cu ft (421 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l) – 14.8 gal (56 l)

All Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
GLA 200 (156 hp)2013–2017Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.9 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 200 (156 hp) DCT2013–2017Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.8 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 200 CDI (136 hp)2013–2017Diesel136 hp (100 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)10 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 200 CDI (136 hp) 4MATIC2013–2017Diesel136 hp (100 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.9 s124 mph (200 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 200 CDI (136 hp) 4MATIC DCT2013–2017Diesel136 hp (100 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.9 s124 mph (200 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 200 CDI (136 hp) DCT2013–2017Diesel136 hp (100 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.9 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 220 CDI (170 hp) 4MATIC DCT2013–2017Diesel170 hp (125 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (215 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 220 CDI (170 hp) DCT2013–2017Diesel170 hp (125 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 250 (211 hp)2013–2017Gasoline211 hp (155 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.7 s146 mph (235 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 250 (211 hp) 4MATIC DCT2013–2017Gasoline211 hp (155 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.6 s143 mph (230 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 250 (211 hp) DCT2013–2017Gasoline211 hp (155 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.2 s146 mph (235 km/h)Front-wheel drive
AMG GLA 45 (360 hp) 4MATIC DCT2014–2015Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)332 lb-ft (450 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 180 CDI (109 hp)2014–2017Diesel109 hp (80 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)12 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GLA 180 CDI (109 hp) DCT2014–2017Diesel109 hp (80 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)11.9 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
AMG GLA 45 (381 hp) 4MATIC DCT2015–2017Gasoline381 hp (280 kW)350 lb-ft (475 Nm)4.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GLA 180 (122 hp)2015–2017Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
GLA 180 (122 hp) DCT2015–2017Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)8.7 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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