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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 AMG (X156) 2014-2017 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 AMG (X156) 2014-2017 67 Photos
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Mercedes-AMG introduced in 2014 a beefed-up version of Mercedes-Benz's crossover GLA one year after the unveiling of the GLA 45 AMG concept car revealed at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

After the world financial crisis ended, customers started to look again for high-performance vehicles. This time, though, they didn't have to limit their searches only to impractical two-seat vehicles. They could also choose a compact crossover such as the AMG GLA 45, a vehicle that could eat not-so-old supercars for breakfast while also being able to transport a family of four in comfort and with the safety of an all-wheel drive system.

AMG took the basic shell of a GLA and worked on it to make it look better. The car had to show its high-performance capabilities even when it was parked in front of a pub. For that, the front fascia received a new grille adorned with a double horizontal slat that supported the three-pointed-star badge in the middle. The bumper was redesigned and received the A-shaped lower grille specific for any AMG vehicle, while a pair of side scoops were added to cool the front brakes. In addition, a lower shield protected the bumper and the underbody. At the back, the GLA 45 featured a wider roof spoiler that incorporated the third stop-light as well.

Inside, AMG dropped the regular bucket seats from the options list and added high-bolstered ones. As an option, though, the German manufacturer included a set of sports seats with contrasting stitching. On the dashboard, the infotainment screen adorned the upper side of the center stack, while the center console hosted the gear stick, a couple of cup-holders, and a storage compartment.

The real magic performed by AMG was under the hood. There was an inline-four, two-liter engine helped by a twin-scroll turbocharger. At the time of launch, it was the most powerful unit.

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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 AMG (X156) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (360 HP)
  • 2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (380 HP)

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 AMG (X156)
2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (360 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (360 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:265 KW @ 6000 RPM
360 HP @ 6000 RPM
355 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:332 lb-ft @ 2250-5000 RPM
450 Nm @ 2250-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/45 ZR 19
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.9 in (4417 mm)
Width:71 in (1803 mm)
Height:58.8 in (1494 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.9 cuFT (422 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4641 lbs (2105 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:175 g/km

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 AMG (X156)
2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (380 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MATIC 7AT (380 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:279.5 KW @ 6000 RPM
380 HP @ 6000 RPM
375 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:350 lb-ft @ 2250-5000 RPM
475 Nm @ 2250-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/45 ZR 19
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.9 in (4417 mm)
Width:71 in (1803 mm)
Height:58.8 in (1494 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.9 cuFT (422 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4641 lbs (2105 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:172 g/km
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