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Spec height1 60.8 in 2 
+ 2.01 in
1 58.8 in Spec height1
+ 2.36 in 2
+ 2.09 in 2 176.3 in Spec length
1 174.2 in Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV 2014 - 2019
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Gen. 1 | 2014 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) SUV 2014 vs. BMW X1 (E84) SUV 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) SUV 2014 is 2.09 in shorter and 2.01 in lower compared to BMW X1 (E84) SUV 2011. It has 2.3 in less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
174.2 in
Length
176.3 in
+2.1
71 in
+0.2
Width2
70.8 in
79.61 in
+0.63
Width incl. mirrors
78.98 in
58.8 in
Height1
60.8 in
+2
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
+2.4
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
7.6 in
+2.3
3075.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3318 lbs
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
14.9 cu ft
+1%
Cargo volume EU4
14.8 cu ft
43.6 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
47.7 cu ft
+10%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 27787
Price EU7
€ 27800
+0%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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