| Specification | Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e | Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 / GLA 250 Mild-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Compact premium plug-in hybrid SUV | Compact premium mild-hybrid SUV |
| Engine configuration | 1.33-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with electric motor | 1.33-liter to 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Hybrid system | High-voltage plug-in hybrid system | 48-volt EQ Boost starter-generator system |
| Combined power output | 218 hp (160 kW) | 163-224 hp |
| Total system torque | 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) | 270-350 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch automatic (8G-DCT) | 7-speed or 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive layout | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive |
| AC charging | Up to 11 kW | |
| DC charging | Up to 22 kW | |
| Front lighting | Full-LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights | Full-LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights |
| Rear lighting | LED taillights with continuous rear light bar | LED taillights with continuous rear light bar |
| Parking technology | Automated parking assistance with 360-degree camera | Automated parking assistance with 360-degree camera |
Powertrain Analysis
The GLA 250 e plug-in hybrid combines a 1.33-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric drive motor. Combined system output is 218 hp (160 kW), while total system torque is 450 Nm (332 lb-ft). The powertrain uses an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission designated 8G-DCT and drives the front wheels.
GLA 200 and GLA 250 mild-hybrid variants use turbocharged four-cylinder engines with displacement ranging from 1.33 liters to 2.0 liters. Their 48-volt EQ Boost starter-generator system supports outputs from 163 hp to 224 hp and torque from 270 Nm to 350 Nm. Transmission availability includes 7-speed and 8-speed dual-clutch automatic units, with front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
The GLA 250 e charging system supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC fast charging at up to 22 kW. The high-voltage plug-in hybrid architecture combines combustion and electric propulsion, while the mild-hybrid range uses a 48-volt electrical system.
Chassis, Aerodynamics & Driver Assistance
The exterior configuration includes muscular wheel-arch cladding, aerodynamic two-tone alloy wheels, a roof-edge spoiler, and a gloss-black rear diffuser. The rear diffuser and roof-edge spoiler manage airflow at the rear body section, while the wheel design supports the GLA’s aerodynamic exterior specification.
Lighting hardware includes full-LED headlamps with integrated daytime running light signatures and rounded LED taillights connected by a continuous rear light bar. The front fascia uses an enclosed grille panel with illuminated micro-star patterns surrounding the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star.
Active Brake Assist includes autonomous emergency braking capability with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, automated parking assistance, and a 360-degree camera system form the driver-assistance and low-speed maneuvering equipment package.
Digital Cockpit & Cabin Technology
The MBUX digital architecture uses a dual-screen widescreen cockpit with a digital driver display and a central multimedia touchscreen. Voice-command activation through the “Hey Mercedes” prompt controls navigation, climate settings, audio functions, and cabin ambient lighting.
Connectivity equipment includes wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, inductive smartphone charging, and over-the-air software updates. Multi-color LED ambient lighting is integrated across the dashboard, door panels, and air vents.