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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Specifications

Compare important 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Exterior length 173.9
Exterior body width 71.0
Exterior height 60.0
Horsepower 208 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft.
Curb weight 3296
Wheelbase 106.3
Turning radius 19.4 ''
Front legroom 41.9
Rear legroom 33.9
Front headroom 38
Rear headroom 38
Front shoulder room 55
Rear shoulder room 53

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the GLA-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Air conditioning, front dual zone automatic
Air filter std
Underseat ducts std
Cargo concealed storage std
Cargo tie downs std
Clock in-dash
Compass opt
Cruise control std
Cupholders front and rear
Gear shift knob trim urethane
12V DC power outlet 3
Overhead console mini
Floor console full
Floor mats carpeted front and rear
Front windows power
Rear windows power
1-touch window up front and rear
1-touch window down front and rear
Programmable garage door opener opt
Instrumentation analog
Tachometer std
Trip computer std
Water temp gauge std
Low fuel warning std
Service interval warning std
Exterior temperature display std
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Rear window defogger std
Rear view mirror day-night
Remote trunk release power
Retained accessory power std
Seatback storage pockets 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std
Steering wheel material leather/metal-look
Adaptive cruise control opt

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Antenna window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone
Grille trim with chrome bar
Fog/driving lights front and rear
Door count 4 doors
Rear cargo door power liftgate
Tinted windows light
Rear window type fixed
Mirrors power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Heated door mirrors std
Sunroof 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip
Wheels 18 silver aluminum
Mirrors, auto dimming driver and passenger
Roof rails std
2nd row sunroof fixed glass with sunshade

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Front seat type bucket
Standard seating 5
Front driver seat direction controls 10-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 10-way
Lumbar support driver
Front armrests center
Front head restraints adjustable
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory driver
Rear seats 60-40 bench
Rear armrest with pass-thru
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable
Seat trim MB-Tex leatherette

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Entertainment System

Some 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Radio AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability std
Auxiliary input jack std
DVD-Audio opt
Steering wheel audio controls std
Speakers 8
Amplifier 450W
Navigation system yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen 2
Bluetooth Compatibility std
Entertainment system with DVD

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor std
Traction control ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front
Headlights halogen
Exterior light control fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps std
Daytime running lights std
Door curb lights 4
Illuminated entry std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system std
Panic alarm std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std
Ignition disable std
Theft deterrent radio std
Low tire pressure warning std
Parking assist opt
Airbags, knee protection driver and passenger
Lane departure warning Lane Keeping Assist
Blind spot sensor opt
In-Vehicle Assistance Service std
Stolen vehicle tracking std

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Mechanical Features

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Engine 2.0L I-4
Recommended fuel premium unleaded
Brakes 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel
Brake assist std
Drive type front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering std
Suspension tuning regular
Front suspension type strut
Front anti-roll bar std
Front shocks gas-pressurized
Front springs coil
Rear suspension type multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar std
Rear shocks gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil
Electronic stability system std
Sequential shift control std
Transmission 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Axle ratio 4.60
Turbocharger intercooled turbo

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Base GLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Luggage capacity 17.2 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity 43.6 cu.ft.
Base engine size 2.0 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower rpm 5,500
Torque rpm 1,250
Fuel tank capacity 14.8 gal.
EPA mileage estimates 25 City / 35 Hwy
Driver information center std
Lighting - glovebox std
Lighting - map lights front and rear
Lighting - dome light fade
Lighting - cargo light std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts front
Engine - valvetrain DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Tires P235/45WR18.0 BSW run flat AS
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing std

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    • MPG: 17 / 24
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class specs

Wheel Offset 30 - 48 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
Horsepower 208 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x112
Interior Look