The new Mercedes Benz GLA is an amazing sight, a vehicle that certainly stands out from amongst other vehicles in its calibre. The Mercedes Benz GLA for sale comes with an unmistakable design.
Like all Mercedes SUV’s the new Mercedes GLA comes built with a lot of character and an aura of curiosity for those who are thirsty for adventure. The radiator grille on the GLA Mercedes is also something worth noting. It has the signature look that is typical of all modern Mercedes SUVs.
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What is new about the Mercedes Benz GLA
The new Mercedes GLA also comes with an all-wheel drive feature giving the Mercedes GLA more traction and stability to stay on the road even in the toughest of terrains and weathers.
Smartphone integration is another important feature that has been built into the GLA Mercedes. With smartphone integration you will have the ability to integrate your smartphone perfectly with the GLA Mercedes. You will as a result of this feature be able to use many of your phone’s functions and apps easily while you are in your new Mercedes GLA.
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Another feature that you will find with the new Mercedes SUV is a 360 degree camera. This camera will help you manoeuvre and park your vehicle with greater ease. The camera will help you see everything around your surroundings, this is definitely something you would like added to your driving itinerary.
Mercedes Benz GLA overall interior and exterior design
The Mercedes Benz GLA price gives you an all-rounder Mercedes SUV. From the GLA Mercedes Benz’s exterior the SUV comes with an exhaust system with tailpipes that appear hidden to the naked eye, attachment parts such as an under guard on the front and rear bumper, roof rails, a 17 inch multi – spoke, light -alloy wheels painted with vanadium silver and a very well-crafted bonnet.
All in all the exterior is classy, slick and very pleasing to the eye. With the GLA Mercedes Benz’s exterior you also have a lot of leeway to customize the car’s appearance to match your specific needs. Everything from the grille and suspension can be customised for appearance. This customization will, however, push the Mercedes Benz GLA price.
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From the interior you all also find a lot of interesting additions that make your Mercedes GLA more comfortable and safer to drive. For the tech savvy drivers you will be happy to know that the center -mounted 8.0 inch information display has now been made to be a standard feature on any Mercedes Benz GLA for sale. Starting this car is an easier process than it has ever been. This Mercedes Benz SUV comes built with keyless ignition with an optimal premium package. The steering wheel on this Mercedes Benz SUV comes with 3 spoke multi-functionality and 12 function buttons, making this a highly useful steering wheel that will come in handy when driving this SUV.
The seats on this Mercedes Benz SUV are very comfortable. These seats come built with the highly comfortable Coari fabric upholstery and decorative stitching.
The sound system in the GLA Mercedes is nothing short of amazing. Harman Kardon has teamed up with Mercedes Benz to create a sound track system that delivers crystal clear sound and a dynamic audio experience. The sound system features 12 loudspeakers, including a woofer, a 9 channel DSP amplifier and a 450 W Harman Kardon 7 inch surround sound system. This system delivers sound technology that automatically adjusts volumes depending on the speed at which this Mercedes Benz SUV is driving it. This ensures that there is greater consistency in the distribution of sound to all passengers in the GLA Mercedes Benz.
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Models and performance of the Mercedes Benz GLA
From a performance perspective if you find a Mercedes Benz GLA for sale you have a guarantee that you will be buying a vehicle that performs at the highest of standards. The car has great acceleration capabilities, high top speed, good stability and a great suspension. All these performance standards are good enough to make this one of the best Mercedes SUV’s to date.
Here is a breakdown of the performance specs you can expect with each model available in the GLA Mercedes range:
| GLA 180 | GLA 200 | GLA 220 4Matic | GLA 250 | GLA 250 4Matic | |
| No. of cylinders/ arrangement | 4/ in-line | 4/ in-line | 4/ in-line | 4/ in-line | 4/ in-line |
| Total displacement | 1 595 cc | 1 595 cc | 1 991 cc | 1 991 cc | 1 991 cc |
| Rated output | 90 kW @ 5 000 rpm | 115 kW @ 5 300 rpm | 135 kW @ 5 500 rpm | 155 kW @ 5 500 rpm | 155 kW @ 5 500 rpm |
| Rated torque | 200 Nm @ 1 250 – 4 000 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1 250 – 4 000 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1 200 – 4 000 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1 200 -4 000 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1 200 - 4 000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6- speed manual [7G-DCT] | 6- speed manual [7G-DCT] | [7G-DCT] | 6- speed manual [7G-DCT] | [7G-DVT] |
| Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h) | 9.0 [8.7] seconds | 8.4 [8.1] seconds | 7.1 seconds | 6.7 [6.6] seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 [200] km/h | 215 [215] km/h | 230 km/h | 235 [235] km/h | 230 km/h |
| Combined Fuel Consumption | 6.0- 5.7 [5.8-5.6] l / 100 km | 6.0- 5.8 [5.8-5.6] l / 100 km | 6.6- 6.5 l / 100 km | 6.2- 6.1 [6.0-5.8] l / 100 km | 6.5- 6.5 l / 100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 138-133 [135- 131] g/km | 138- 134 [135-131] g/km | 155- 152 g/km | 145- 142 [140-134] g/km | 155- 152 g/km |
If you are looking for a Mercedes Benz GLA for sale you can find one at a good price on Auto Mart.
