The GLA was presented for the first time in 2013 and from the word go became a
model of success in a segment it has shaped and redefined. The GLA is
characterised by its sportily dynamic design idiom, light-footed handling and
extensive individualisation range. As the first compact SUV from Mercedes-Benz it
brought a breath of fresh air to its market segment and established itself there as a
major player. The GLA is most successful in the markets China, USA, Germany and
Great Britain.
With seven model series (GLA, GLC, GLC Coupé, GLE, GLE Coupé, GLS and G)
Mercedes-Benz boasts the broadest SUV range of all the European premium
manufacturers and thus meets all the individual mobility requirements of its
customers. This also applies to the portfolio of the GLA: no other competitor offers
a larger selection of engines in its segment – from the Mercedes-Benz GLA 180d*
base model with 80 kW (109 hp) and a CO2 value from 103 g/km up to the 280
kW (381 hp) Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC. Here the particularly rigid body
structure provides a reliable basis for the wide range of applications