Joining the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB ranges are the facelifted AMG high-performance variants, the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4Matic and GLB 35 4Matic. The beating heart of both the GLA 35 and GLB 35 is the manufacturer’s 2.0 litre inline-four turbocharged petrol engine that produces 306 PS at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm, powering all four wheels via the eight-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic transmission and AMG Performance 4Matic variable all-wheel-drive.
As with the petrol-powered variants of the
regular model range, the 2.0 litre inline-four turbocharged units in the GLA 35
and GLB 35 feature a belt-driven starter-generator working in conjunction with
the 48-volt electrical system that adds 10 kW (13.6 PS) to enable coasting with
the combustion engine off for improved fuel efficiency, as well as improved
comfort through smoother engine restarts.
GLB 35 4MATIC (Kraftstoffverbrauch
kombiniert 9,4-8,9 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 214-203 g/km) Exterieur:
spectral blue; Interieur: leather black;Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,4-8,9
l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 214-203 g/km* GLB 35 4MATIC (combined fuel
consumption 9.4-8.9 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 214-203 g/km) exterior:
spectral blue; interior: leather black;Combined fuel consumption 9.4-8.9 l/100
km, combined CO2 emissions 214-203 g/km*Mehr Ausstattung und Technik für GLA
und GLB von Mercedes-AMGMore features and improved technology for Mercedes-AMG
GLA and GLB
Powered by the same powertrain, the GLA 35
is marginally quicker with a 0-100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds against the GLB
35’s time of 5.5 seconds, while top speeds for both are capped at 250 km/h.
Rolling stock for the AMG GLA 35 and GLB 35 models is a 19-inch, 19-spoke alloy
wheel design in a matte black and turned surface finish as standard; optionally
available are two 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheel designs, which are also in a
two-tone matte black and turned surface finish.
Inside, the GLA 35 and GLB 35 are
identified by AMG-specific equipment, such as the AMG Performance
multi-function steering wheel that comes standard on both models, with key
driving functions accessible from the steering wheel controls. Mehr Ausstattung
und Technik für GLA und GLB von Mercedes-AMGMore features and improved
technology for Mercedes-AMG GLA and GLBGLA 35 4MATIC (Kraftstoffverbrauch
kombiniert 9,2-8,8 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 209-200 g/km) Exterieur:
digital white; Interieur: leather red pepper/black;Kraftstoffverbrauch
kombiniert 9,2-8,8 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 209-200 g/km* GLA 35
4MATIC (combined fuel consumption 9.2-8.8 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions
209-200 g/km) exterior: digital white; interior: leather red pepper/black;Combined
fuel consumption 9.2-8.8 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 209-200 g/km*
The GLA 35 and GLB 35 also benefit from
the latest updates to the MBUX interface, including mini-games which are
offered on the interface of the regular models, which are finished in on-screen
themes that are AMG-specific. Similarly, smartphone integration via Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto are offered on both AMG models, while USB charging
capabilities have been uprated and both now include an additional USB-C port.
Upholstery in the GLA 35 and GLB 35 now feature Artico synthetic leather in a
sage grey and black colour combination, while a pepper red and black
combination is also available for leather upholstery in the AMG GLA and GLB for
the first time, both of which get sports seats as standard.
Meanwhile, the option of Artico synthetic
leather and Microcut microfibre can be specified in Bahia Brown. Interior trim
can now also be specified in open-pore lime wood. In terms of driver assistance
equipment, both the GLA 35 and GLB 35 receive Active Lane Keeping Assist which
the carmaker says improves comfort by “intervening with a gentle nudge”, as
opposed to triggering the electronic stability programme in order to keep the
vehicle within its lane. Also included is the Parking Package which supports
parallel parking, along with 360-degree visualisation using 3D images.
