2021 (21) Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA 250e Exclusive Edition Premium 5dr Auto
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 41,164 miles |
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Year | 2021 |
Fuel | Petrol/Hybrid Electric |
Gears | Automatic |
Engine | 1332 cc |
CO2 emissions | 0 g/km |
Road tax | £590* |
Doors | 5 |
Seats | 5 |
Body type | Hatchback |
Colour | Black |
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Featured specification
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- 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
- 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
- Augmented reality navigation
- Active lane keeping assist
- Hard-disk navigation
- Hey Mercedes Voice activation
- Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
- Wireless charging
- Charging system - AC charging system rated at 7.4 kW
- Mode 2 charging cable with 3 pin plug
- DAB Digital radio
- MBUX multimedia system with DAB digital radio and touchpad including satellite navigation
- LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
- Heated front seats
- 3 spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom and perforated grip area
- Mirror pack - GLA Class
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
10.25 inch touchscreen central media display | 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen |
Acoustic ambient protection | Active lane keeping assist |
Attention assist | Augmented reality navigation |
Cruise control + speed limiter | Direct steering |
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual) | Easy-pack tailgate |
ECO start/stop function | Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid |
Hard-disk navigation | Hey Mercedes Voice activation |
Lamp failure indicator | Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance |
Mercedes me remote services | Multi function trip computer |
Outside temperature gauge | Owners manual and service booklet in English |
Pre-installation of private car share | Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields |
Remote and charging services plus | Service indicator (ASSYST) |
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto | Speed limit assist |
Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster | Wireless charging |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
7.4 kW onboard charger | Charging system - AC charging system rated at 7.4 kW |
Comfort suspension | Mode 2 charging cable with 3 pin plug |
Mode 3 charging cable 22 kW | Rear axle multi-link |
Entertainment
2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console | Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming |
DAB Digital radio | MBUX multimedia system with DAB digital radio and touchpad including satellite navigation |
Media interface | Mercedes-Benz advanced sound system - 225W |
Exterior Features
Adaptive brake lights | Aerial for GPS |
Aluminium roof rails | AMG front and rear apron |
AMG specific/dual flow exhaust pipes in chrome (non-functional) | Automatic headlamp activation |
Beltline strips and weather strip in chrome | Black grained claddings with chrome parts |
Body colour bumpers | Body colour door mirrors |
Body coloured door handles with chrome insert for keyless entry | Car wash function |
Dark privacy glass from B-pillar backwards | Electric front windows |
Electric rear windows | Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators |
EQ badging | Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control |
Heated windscreen wash system | Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless |
LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights | LED tail lights in two piece design |
LED third brake light | Matt titanium grey front and rear apron trim |
Pre-installation for trailer coupling | Rain sensor windscreen wipers |
Rear fog lights | Roof spoiler |
Single lamella raditor grille with chrome dotted diamond grille and inlay |
Interior Features
12V power socket in centre console | 3 spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom and perforated grip area |
40:20:40 split folding rear seats with backrest | Adjustable head restraints |
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display | Ambient lighting in front headrests |
AMG floor mats with AMG lettering and stiched edging | Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor |
Black roof lining | Brushed door pulls in silver chrome |
Charging socket | Courtesy light in boot |
Front centre armrest with stowage | Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel |
Heated front seats | illuminated door sills with changeable cover |
Illuminated glovebox | Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting |
Leather trimmed gearknob | Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest |
Manually height and reach adjustable steering column | Multi-gesture touchpad control on center console |
Net in front passenger footwell | Pre-entry climate control |
Sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with black rubber studs | Sports seats |
Stowage compartment in centre console | Stowage compartment with retractable cover |
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors | Twin front cup holders |
Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points |
Packs
AMG body styling pack - GLA | Comfort seat pack - GLA Class |
Interior lighting with light and sight pack - GLA | Load compartment pack - GLA |
Mirror pack - GLA Class | Parking pack - GLA |
Passive Safety
3 rear 3 point seatbelts | ABS with Brake Assist |
Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm | Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking |
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist | Bonnet with power domes |
Brake pad wear warning indicator | Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows |
Crash responsive emergency lighting | Driver and passenger head and side airbags |
Drivers knee airbag | Dual stage driver/passenger airbags |
Electronic parking brake | ESP curve dynamic assist |
ESP with ASR | Front and rear seatbelt reminder |
Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz logo lettering on front | Front passenger seat occupancy sensor |
Internally ventilated brakes with perforated brake discs at the front | Radar-based recuperation |
Tyre pressure monitoring system | Warning triangle and first aid kit |
Window airbags |
Security
Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1 | Keyless go lock/unlock |
Keyless Go starting function | Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function |
Vehicle key with decorative surround in chrome |
Trim
Carbon structure trim | Chrome air vent surrounds |
Wheels
19" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in tantalite grey with a high sheen finish | Summer tyres |
Tirefit tyre sealant kit |
Technical specification
Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Capacity in kWh | 10.9 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins) | 330 |
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change | 10-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW | 7.4 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins) | 120 | Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change | 10-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW | 11 | Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Charging Port Location | Right Side Rear | Coupler/Connector Type | Type 2 |
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km | 16.1 | Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage | 62000 |
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years | 6 | WLTP - AER (km) - Comb | 59 |
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb | 36.7 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb | 22.6 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb | 2.7 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb | 61 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH | 56 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL | 63 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb | 37.9 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH | 35 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL | 39 |
Emissions - ICE
CO | 0.064 | HC | 0.015 |
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Noise Level dB(A) | 67 | NOx | 0.02 |
Particles | 0.0001 | Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
Emissions - PHEV
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb | 32 |
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Engine and Drive Train
Camshaft | DOHC | Catalytic Convertor | True |
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CC | 1332 | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE | Cylinders | 4 |
Cylinders - Bore (mm) | 72.2 | Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | 81.4 |
Engine Layout | FRONT TRANSVERSE | Fuel Delivery | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION |
Gears | 8 SPEED | Number of Valves | 16 |
Transmission | SEMI-AUTO |
Fuel Consumption - PHEV
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb | 7.2 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High | 7.7 |
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WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High | 6.1 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low | 10 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium | 6.4 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb | 39.2 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High | 36.7 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High | 46.3 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low | 28.3 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium | 44.1 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb | 1.4 | WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb | 201.8 |
General
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | True | Badge Engine CC | 1.3 |
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Badge Power | 218 | Based On ID | 92786 |
Coin Series | Exclusive Ed Premium | Generation Mark | 2 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 41E | Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 30 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 |
Service Interval Mileage | 15500 | Special Edition | True |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 999999 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 7.1 | Engine Power - BHP | 218 |
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Engine Power - KW | 160 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 5500 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 170 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 23.5 | Engine Torque - NM | 230 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 1620 | Top Speed | 137 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 235/50 R19 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 235/50 R19 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | 5 TWIN SPOKE | Wheel Type | 19" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height (including roof rails) | 1613 | Length | 4410 |
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Wheelbase | 2729 | Width | 1834 |
Width (including mirrors) | 2020 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 35 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 2295 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | 1385 | Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 445 |
Max. Loading Weight | 520 | Max. Roof Load | 75 |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1800 | Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1775 | No. of Seats | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.4 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' GLA model offers sophisticated plug-in tech. Jonathan Crouch looks at the GLA 250 e.
Ten Second Review
For Mercedes GLA customers, EQ Power means the addition of the plug-in hybrid technology that features in this clever GLA 250 e variant. Thanks to a slightly bigger 11.5kWh battery, this improved version can now travel up to 43 WLTP-rated miles on a single charge that can be completed from 10-100% in just an hour and 45 minutes from a 7.4kW AC charging station. And the 1.33-litre petrol engine with its improved 78bhp electric motor produce a sprightly 218hp total output, yet a super-low 31g/km CO2 reading. In short, this is a car that's eco-conscious as well as fashion-conscious. If you can afford it, this Mercedes is easy to like.
Background
The Mercedes EQ Power brand covers almost every kind of electrification, from mild hybrids and full-EVs in the company's larger models to the space-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain that fits into this maker's more compact cars. It's that latter PHEV tech we're looking at here, specifically as applied to the Stuttgart manufacturer's smallest SUV, the GLA. The model in question, the GLA 250 e, has recently been improved with a slightly larger PHEV battery and a fractionally faster electric motor - and shares the same plug-in powertrain as the A-Class A 250 e model, a set-up that right now just happens to set the segment standard. But can it justify a significant price premium over the conventional petrol and diesel versions of this GLA? Let's take a look.
Driving Experience
A few small changes have been made to the updated version of this GLA 250 e Plug-in model. The output of the electric motor has been raised by 5bhp to 78bhp. And the PHEV battery is slightly bigger than before, rated at 11.5kWh, as a result of which EV driving range has increased from 37 to 43 miles. Obviously, you won't get anywhere near that figure if you regularly approach the quoted all-electric top speed of 87mph. As before, the 150hp 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine combines with the electric motor to generate a surprisingly high level of total output - 218hp and 450Nm of torque. So, not surprisingly, performance is sprightly, 62mph dispatched in just 7.1s en route to 136mph. You have to have front wheel drive and an 8-speed 8G-DCT dual clutch auto transmission. The car has a pleasing preference for battery-powered motoring and there's an extra 'Electric' DYNAMIC SELECT drive mode for use if once you get going, you want to prevent the combustion engine cutting in. In theory, you can stay in battery drive all the way up to 87mph. Alternatively, an 'Electric in City' option allows you to save battery charge for urban driving you might want to do later in your trip. Either way, you can maximise battery range with careful use of these steering wheel paddleshifters, there not to switch gear ratios but to vary levels of brake energy recuperation - though it's easier just to pull hard on either one, this then selecting a radar-based 'D AUTO' recuperation programme which basically does it all for you.
Design and Build
The visual changes made to this revised GLA 250 e model aren't very significant; a restyling for the front grille, the front bumper (with more body colour) and the signatures for the now standard LED-illuminated headlamps. Plus the wheelarches are now body-coloured and there are revised tail lamps. As before, this GLA's PHEV set-up is all very cleverly packaged. An innovative exhaust system layout explains the need for a relatively minimal reduction in boot capacity compared with a conventionally-engined GLA model. The exhaust ends in a centrally positioned outlet under the vehicle floor, with the rear silencer housed in the transmission tunnel. Integrating the fuel tank into the axle installation space creates additional room beneath the rear seats for the high-voltage battery. Otherwise, it's much as it would be in any other GLA. Visual differentiators as to this variant's plug-in status are limited to subtle badging. Inside, the cabin is unchanged, save for extra EV read-outs on the instrument screen and a comprehensive 'EQ' menu in the MBUX infotainment system. This revised version of the 'H247'-series GLA isn't much different to the pre-facelift model, though Mercedes has updated the steering wheel (trimmed in soft Nappa leather) and added touch-control buttons. More significantly, the 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system has been updated and can now be ordered with fingerprint sensor access. It also gains more advanced speech recognition and wireless 'Apple CarPlay'/'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. And there are three fresh screen display styles - ''Classic', 'Sporty' and 'Discreet'. With a GLA 250 e, the instrument cluster monitor will always be of the largest 10.25-inch size. In the back, the PHEV system seems to have brought no discernible compromises in the accommodation provided for passengers. That's because, cleverly, the fuel tank has been integrated into a space around the axle installation, creating additional room beneath the rear bench for the high-voltage battery. It all means that, as with an ordinary GLA, leg room's pretty generous by class standards. But there are compromises in the boot, where the 385-litre capacity is 50-litres down on that of a conventional GLA.
Market and Model
Mercedes has priced this GLA 250 e plug-in at about the same level as the top GLA diesel, the 190hp GLA 220d 4MATIC, which costs around £43,500 but, unlike this PHEV, has standard 4WD. If you're comparing against a petrol model, for this plug-in hybrid, you'd be looking at needing to find around £2,700 more than would be necessary for a comparably-specified version of the fastest conventional mainstream petrol model, the 224hp GLA 250. There are three GLA 250 e trim levels - the 'AMG Line Executive' variant, then 'AMG Line Premium' and, if you can stretch up to just over £46,000, top 'AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition'. As for rivals, well the most direct one is Volvo's front-driven XC40 T4 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid model, which will save you around £2,500 over this plug-in Mercedes. The BMW X1 xDrive 25e will also save you money - around £2,500 - and has the added advantage of AWD. You'll need to pay quite a lot more if you want the premium compact SUV sector's two other PHEV offerings, the Audi Q3 45 TFSI e and the Jaguar E-PACE P300e, but that's because those two cars offer quite a lot more power than this GLA 250e; but they'd certainly come into play as rivals if you were looking at plusher versions of this Mercedes plug-in model.
Cost of Ownership
The new 11.5kWh PHEV battery can be charged with AC or DC current via a socket located in the right-hand side wall of the vehicle. And in this improved model, it can now be charged at speeds of up to 22kW. This GLA 250 e's battery can be replenished at a 7.4kW charging station with alternating current (AC) within 1 h 45 min from 10-100%. A 7.4kW AC garage wallbox needs 3 hours 15 minutes. Keep everything charged up and Mercedes reckons that 90% of regular commuting journeys can be completed without using the petrol engine. One important comfort feature is the pre-entry climate control prior to starting a journey, which reduces energy usage and can also be activated conveniently by smartphone. The quoted WLTP combined cycle fuel figure is 201.8mpg and WLTP CO2 emissions are rated at just 31g/km, which means a low 12% BiK rating and no road tax exposure. The MBUX infotainment system assists the driver in finding charging stations. Just start a search simply by saying "Hey Mercedes, find charging stations nearby". Via the 'Mercedes me Charge' system, drivers of this plug-in hybrid model can optionally obtain access to one of the world's largest charging networks, with over 300 different operators in Europe alone (municipalities, car parks, motorways, shopping centres, etc.). Thanks to navigation, Mercedes-Benz customers can find these stations easily and can gain convenient access to the charging stations via the Mercedes me Charge card, the Mercedes me App or directly from the car. No separate contracts are necessary for this: apart from simple authentication, customers benefit from an integrated payment function with simple billing after they have registered their payment method once. Each charging process is booked automatically. The individual charging processes are clearly listed in a monthly invoice.
Summary
If Mercedes could have made this plug-in GLA variant a little more affordable, we'd have had no hesitation recommending it as a go-to model in the range. After all, there's lots to like here; superb refinement, clean emissions that lead to super-low BiK taxation and the appealing prospect of largely fuel-free commuting mileage. Even as it is, this GLA 250 e could make more sense than a conventional model once you add up whole-life costs on a finance deal. The era of plug-in hybrid technology may be relatively short-lived - much of Europe plans to ban hybrid engines by 2035 - but right here, right now, it's the approach to electrification that makes most sense for an awful lot of buyers. But upfront costs need to be driven down if wider consumer uptake on PHEV models like this one is to be realised. If you don't mind paying the premium though, with a GLA 250 e, you'll get a premium package in return.
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- Performance
- 80%
- Handling
- 70%
- Comfort
- 80%
- Space
- 80%
- Styling
- 80%
- Build
- 80%
- Value
- 50%
- Equipment
- 60%
- Economy
- 90%
- Depreciation
- 50%
- Insurance
- 60%
This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.
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47 monthly payments of | £397.99 |
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Deposit | £249 |
Total amount payable | £32,883.03 |
Fixed interest rate | 4.6% |
Representative APR | 8.9% |
Cash price | £25,998 |
Credit amount | £25,749 |
Annual mileage | 8000 |
Contract mileage | 32,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 6.0p per mile |
Completion fee | £1 |
Optional final payment | £13,927.50 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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