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Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Hatchback GLA 250e AMG Line Executive 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1332
Trim	AMG Line[Executive]
Price	£43,385
Battery Capacity	15.6
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	7.1
Top Speed	137 mph
Length	4410 mm
Width	1834 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1780 kg

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
Cruise control + speed limiter
Direct steering
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
Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4m charging cable for wall box/public charging stations(mode 3)
Charging system - AC charging system rated at 7.4 kW
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
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 handles
Body colour door mirrors
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
Front bumper with underride guard in high gloss chrome
Heat insulating dark tinted glass
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
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof spoiler
Single lamella raditor grille with chrome dotted diamond grille and inlay

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom and perforated grip area
40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
Adjustable head restraints
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
Ambient lighting in front headrests
AMG floor mats in black with AMG lettering in front
Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery with red contrast stitching
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Black roof lining
Brushed door pulls in silver chrome
Charging socket
Courtesy light in boot
Floor mats in velour
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
Pre-entry climate control
Single front passenger seat
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 brake discs internally ventilated and perforated
Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
Radar-based recuperation
Sports braking system
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

Carbon structure trim
Chrome air vent surrounds

Wheels

19" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels painted in high gloss black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit tyre sealant kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	15.6
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	105
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.4
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km	16.1
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	62000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	6
Usable Battery Capacity	10.6
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	20.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	20.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	20.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	39

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.072
HC	0.015
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.027
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	31

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	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	7.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	37.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	30.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	44.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	201.8

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	37E
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)	7.1
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1620
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
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 mm
Length	4410 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm
Width	1834 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2020 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	2295 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1385 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1780 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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