2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

    New from

    $60,688 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.2 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

    Last updated Sep 22, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $60,688 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $77,300 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the GLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2022.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/250Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2023 GLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    80.81 - 107.14 kW/t
    68.63 kW/t
    175.64 kW/t
    Boot Space
    435 litres
    220 litres
    540 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 7.5 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    9.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    680 - 694 km
    531 km
    962 km
    Price
    $60,688 - $77,300
    $45,500
    $121,900
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,010 - 2,070 kg
    1,840 kg
    2,650 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    750 kg
    2,100 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.3°
    14°
    25°
    Departure Angle
    22.1°
    16.8°
    33°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    143 mm
    141 mm
    215 mm

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    2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mfa2
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 107.14
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Active Distance Assist Distronic
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Semi-automatic Park & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Remote Services Find My Car
      • Remote Services Geo Fencing
      • Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
      • Remote Services Send Destination To Car
      • Remote Services Speed Alert
      • Remote Services Theft Alert
      • Remote Services Vehicle Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Breakdown Assistance
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
      • Wi-fi Network Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 18.3
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1430
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 435
      • Departure Angle: 22.1
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1037
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1456
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1419
      • Front Track (mm): 1605
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1611
      • Overall Length (mm): 4424
      • Overall Width (mm): 1834
      • Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2020
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 969
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1455
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1393
      • Rear Track (mm): 1606
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2729
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 170
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 143
      • Co2 Level (urban): 220
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1991
      • Engine Code: M 270
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Door Sill Protector Illuminated
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 680
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 224
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Lane Changing
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 96.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 92.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20190101
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 79.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2019
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 77.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
      • Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Overtaking Sensor Buzzer
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Code: 234
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Manufacturer Name: Lugano
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Terrain Type Selection Includes Tr Esp Adjustment
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2070
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1509
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Dimensions

    1611mm
    1834mm
    4424mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Fuel Economy

    Mercedes-Benz GLA-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
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    Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $60,688.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base that starts from $77,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which measures 1834mm wide, 4424mm in length and sits 1611mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the Base which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection 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 2070 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class uses Premium Unleaded.