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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 3,600,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
Most popular trim
GLA180 / GLA200 / GLA250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,410 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,611 mm
Wheelbase
2,729 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Boot space
435 L (1,430 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,485 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
Power
163 hp (GLA200) / 224 hp (GLA250)
Torque
250 Nm (GLA200) / 350 Nm (GLA250)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
6.7 sec (GLA250) – 8.7 sec (GLA200)
Top speed
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (GLA200) / 14.2 km/L (GLA250)
City
13.5 km/L (GLA200) / 11.2 km/L (GLA250)
Highway
19.2 km/L (GLA200) / 17.0 km/L (GLA250)
Tank size
43 L
CO₂ emissions
141 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (H247 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,332 cc (GLA180/200) / 1,991 cc (GLA250)
Transmission
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
170 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty tax advantage on GLA180/200.
- Upright crossover seating position with 170 mm ground clearance.
- Dual 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen cockpit.
What’s not so good
- Rear boot capacity is slightly compact compared to GLC.
- Firm ride on 19-inch AMG alloys.