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GLA-Class Hatchback

Mercedes GLA GLA 45 S 4Matic+ Plus 5dr Auto Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP £65,390What Car? Target Price£63,176
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Review

The model

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Classy, comfortable and well equipped, the Mercedes GLA is one of the better prestige family SUVs, but some rivals are cheaper and more practical.

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The trim

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The engine

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With 415bhp, the range-topping AMG GLA 45 can crack 62mph from a standstill in just 4.4sec. That's incredible performance for a small SUV, albeit it a seriously pricey one.

Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH4.3 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

28.8

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

495

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

224

g/km

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