Mercedes has opened the order books for
the new AMG GLA 35 and GLA 45 models in its home market in Germany. AMG’s
latest compact performance crossovers are priced from € 54,204 (US$ 61,230) in the
case of the GLA 35 4Matic and from € 62,772 (US$ 70,909) for the GLA 45 4Matic+,
while the GLA 45 S 4Matic+ comes with a price tag of € 68,365 (US$ 77,233).
All three models use the same powertrains
with the rest of AMG’s 35, 45, and 45 S models, meaning a 2.0-liter turbo
paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, placing them among
the most powerful models in the segment.
The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 is powered by
a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit producing 302 HP and 400 Nm of torque. Combined with the AMG Performance 4Matic
all-wheel-drive system, the GLA 35 is capable of hitting 100 km/h in
5.1 seconds before topping out at 250 km/h.
Those seeking a bit more oomph from their
small crossover can always take a look at the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45; power here
is rated at 382 HP and 480 Nm of torque. The
all-wheel-drive system is also different, as it features the so-called AMG
Torque Control that distributes power to the rear wheels individually and more
precisely for better traction. 0-100 km/h comes in 4.4 seconds, while
top speed is still limited to 250 km/h.
Finally, there’s the range-topping variant
that offers more power than a Ferrari 360 in a family-friendly package: the GLA
45 S. The 2.0-liter turbo engine is further boosted to 415 HP and 500 Nm of torque, knocking a tenth off the 0-62 time, at 4.4 seconds,
and topping out at 270 km/h.
