Mercedes GLA-Class SUV Launched; Prices Start at Rs 32.75 Lakh

The much-anticipated compact crossover, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is finally here to take on the likes of BMW X1 and Audi Q3. The vehicle has been launched in the price bracket of Rs 32.75 Lakh - Rs 36.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company has also announced to bring in the performance-oriented AMG model of vehicle sometime in October 2014.

The GLA-Class is the third product, after the A-Class and B-Class, in India to have been built upon the Mercedes' MFA (Modular/Mercedes Front Architecture) platform. Though being a crossover, it's bigger, bolder and more masculine than its siblings. The GLA, however, is the smallest among its rivals, measuring 4417mm in length, 1804mm in width, 1494mm in height 2699mm in wheelbase. What goes in its favour, although, is the segment-leading ground clearance of 183mm.

Also Read: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Review

The front fascia of the mini SUV features a set of bi-xenon head-lamps infused with LED daytime running lights. Other significant features include active parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, navigation system, reversing camera, dual-zone climate control, audio streaming and Bluetooth connectivity. The GLA-Class also gets fuel-saving features such as start-stop button and radiator grille shutters. The prominent safety features offered with the car are 7 airbags, anti-clip regulation, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist (BA), ESP, curve dynamic assist, hill start assist and a few more.

Powering the petrol model of the car will be a 1.8-litre turbocharged, four-cylinder, engine that is capable of churning out a maximum power output of 181bhp and 300Nm of peak torque. The diesel model will feature a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, diesel unit that is good for 135bhp and 300Nm. Both the powertrains will come mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The GLA variant, going on sale next month, will house a 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol unit that will produce a whooping 358bhp with 450Nm of torque.

Variant-wise prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
GLA 200 CDI (Style) - Rs 32.75 Lakh
GLA 200 Petrol Sport - Rs 36 Lakh
GLA 200 CDI Sport - Rs 36.9 Lakh

Engine options and mileage

1.8-litre petrol with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox - 13.8Km/l

2.2-litre diesel with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox - 17.9Km/l

Key Features

a. 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox

b. 7 airbags

c. ABS with brake assist

d. ESP

e. 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels

f. Hill start assist

g. Cruise control

h. 183mm of ground clearance

i. Most fuel efficient diesel engine in the league with an ARAI certified mileage of j. around 17.9Km/l

k. Reversing camera

l. Eco start-stop button

m. Attention assist

n. Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround-soundsystem

o. Panoramic sunroof

Watch what Mr. Ebehard Kern, MD & CEO - Mercedes-Benz India has to say about the GLA-Class