UK PRICING AND SPECIFICATION ANNOUNCED FOR MERCEDES-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC AND AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+
- GLA 35 4MATIC priced from £43,565
- Prices for GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ start at £58,775
- Both models on sale now with first customer deliveries arriving late summer
AMG GLA 35 4MATIC
The Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC is now on sale with a choice of three highly-equipped trim lines: GLA 35 4MATIC; GLA 35 4MATIC Premium; and GLA 35 4MATIC Premium Plus. Prices start at £43,565, £46,065 for the Premium equipment level and £50,000 for Premium Plus models.
The GLA 35 features a 2.0-litre petrol engine, which produces 306 hp and 400 Nm. It has a top speed of 155 mph and can travel from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.1 seconds. The GLA 35 4MATIC can achieve between 34.5 and 32.5 mpg and emits 186 and 198 g/km of CO2, depending on specification.
An 8G-DCT eight-speed gearbox is standard across the range.
Standard equipment includes MBUX multimedia system with ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice activation; smartphone integration, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless smartphone charging; privacy glass; heated front seats; a seven-inch digital cockpit display and 10.25-inch infotainment display; Active Lane Keeping Assist and Speed Limit Assist; 19-inch 10-spoke AMG alloy wheels; AMG suspension; AMG performance steering wheel in Nappa leather; reversing camera; Keyless-Go starting function; and automatic two-zone climate control.
The AMG Premium equipment line – £2,500 over the standard model – adds a 10.25-inch digital cockpit; MBUX augmented reality for navigation; ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours; AMG Night package; pre-installation for a tow bar; illuminated door sills; 20-inch AMG alloy wheels; Keyless Entry (lock/unlock); and Mercedes-Benz sound system.
For another £3,500, the AMG Premium Plus equipment line includes Adaptive Damping; AMG Aerodynamic package; 21-inch AMG alloy wheels; Burmester surround sound system; front electric memory seats; Multibeam LEDs with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; and Panoramic glass sunroof.
The Driving Assistance package – available on Premium Plus only – can be added for £1,495 comprises Active Blind Spot Assist; Active Braking Assist with cross-traffic function; Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC; Active Emergency Stop Assist; Active Lane-change Assist; Active Speed Limit Assist; Active Steering Assist; Evasive Steering Assist; Pre-Safe Plus; and route-based speed adjustment.
GLA 45 S 4MATIC+
The GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ will cost £58,755, or £64,775 for the range-topping GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus.
The GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ uses a hand-built 2.0-litre petrol engine which can generate 421 hp and 500 Nm, making it the most powerful 2.0-litre engine in series production. It delivers between 29.7 and 28.8 combined mpg while emitting between 215 and 224 g/km of CO2.
The engine is mated to an 8G-DCT eight-speed automatic transmission.
Standard equipment includes 20-inch AMG five-twin-spoke alloy wheels; AMG Night package; AMG high performance braking system; twin 10.25-inch cockpit and media displays; ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours; MBUX augmented reality for navigation; Mercedes-Benz Advanced Sound System; smartphone integration including wireless charging; AMG performance steering wheel; and AMG performance seats.
For an additional £6,000, the GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus adds Adaptive Damping; 21-inch AMG alloys; Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; Aerodynamics package; panoramic sunroof; Multi-Contour Seat package; electrically adjustable front seats; Blind Spot Assist; Burmester surround sound system; and Traffic Sign Assist.
