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Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Hatchback GLA 180 Sport Executive 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1332
Trim	Sport [Executive]
Price	£34,580
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	9.6
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	150
Length	4410 mm
Width	1834 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1480 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Active lane keeping assist
Attention assist
Cruise control + speed limiter
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
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 and maintenance management
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
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assist
Speed sensitive power steering
Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Comfort suspension
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
Media interface
Mercedes-Benz sound system - 100W

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Aerial for GPS
Aluminium roof rails
Automatic headlamp activation
Beltline strips and weather strip in chrome
Black grained claddings with chrome parts
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Car wash function
Dark chrome front and rear apron trim
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators
Exhaust system with dual flow exhaust pipes (non-functional)
Front bumper with underride guard in high gloss chrome
Front door sills with Mercedes-Benz lettering
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
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof spoiler
Simulated body styling underguard in matt chrome
Single lamella radiator grille painted in silver matt with chrome inlay and black dots

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel
40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
Adjustable head restraints
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
Artico man-made leather/Fleron fabric upholstery
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Black roof lining
Comfort seats
Courtesy light in boot
Floor mats in velour
Front centre armrest with stowage
Gearshift paddles
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
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
Single front passenger seat
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

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 passenger seat occupancy sensor
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 starting function
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Urban guard vehicle protection
Vehicle key with decorative surround in chrome

Trim

Chrome air vent surrounds
Spiral look trim

Wheels

18" 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in black with a high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit tyre sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.166
HC	0.027
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.023
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	150

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1332
Compression Ratio	10.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72.2
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	81.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	43.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	79
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.6
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	1460
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1611 mm
Length	4410 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm
Width	1834 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2020 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	2010 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1430 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Max. Loading Weight	530 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	740
Minimum Kerbweight	1480 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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