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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
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Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 7.9 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Last updated Sep 22, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $80,500 for the Base.
There are 4 variants of the GLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (165kW/350Nm), 1.3L turbo (120kW/270Nm), electric motor (160kW/450Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm), 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/270Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/250Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 GLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Price
Edition 1
Special Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,600 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,500 |
City Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,900 |
1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $64,600 |
Base
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Specs
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $55,100.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $80,500.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Edition 1 and Special Edition.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which measures 1834mm wide, 4412mm in length and sits 1616mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which weighs 2195 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Electric or Unleaded.