Mercedes has announced the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 today, and the car is hailed as having the most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production in the world. The M139 2.0-liter four makes 382hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes says each one of those engines is built by hand by a single technician.
The engine sends power out via an AMD Speedshift DCT 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Mercedes also fits the car with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive that distributed power to the rear wheels selectively using AMG Torque control. The goal is to provide ideal traction for all environments. The fully variable all-wheel-drive system is a new feature for the car.
Other features fitted to the GLA 45 include a two-stage fuel injection system. The first stage is fast injecting using piezo injectors at pressures up to 200 bar. The second stage Is intake manifold injection using solenoid valves to attain the engine’s high output. Mercedes uses a sophisticated cooling system for the engine, turbo, and charge air. The high-end cooling system helps keep the engine cool and running better.
The suspension of the car is optimized for dynamic handling with high directional stability and highly dynamic cornering characteristics with low body roll. Mercedes uses an aluminum double-wishbone to reduce unsprung mass, and the brake calipers are radially bolted on the front axle, something learned in motorsports. High-performance brakes stop the car, and it can be equipped with an optional AMG Dynamic Plus package that adds larger brakes. The GLA 35 and 45 will land in late 2020 at an unannounced price.
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme Motorraum // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Interior, detail shot, engine compartment
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme 21 Zoll Felgen // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, 21 inch rim
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme 21 Zoll Felgen // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, 21 inch rim
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme Rückleuchten // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, tail lights
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme Dachspoiler // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emissionen 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, roof spoiler
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme Seite Schriftzug TURBO 4MATIC+ // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, side lettering TURBO 4MATIC+
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme, LED High Performance Scheinwerfer // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210g/km), Exterior, detail shot, LED High Performance Headlights
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Detail Aufnahme, Heck Schriftzug GLA 45 S // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, detail shot, back lettering GLA 45 S
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Heck Perspektive mit Dachspoiler // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, back perspective with roof spoiler
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Front Perspektive, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, AMG specific radiator grill, front perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Seiten Perspektive, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, AMG specific radiator grill, side perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210g/km) Exterieur, Seiten Perspektive, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, AMG specific radiator grill, side perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Seiten Perspektive, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, AMG specific radiator grill, side perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Front Perspektive, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, AMG specific radiator grill, front perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210g/km) Exterieur, Fahraufnahme, magno grau, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung, Heck Perspektive mit Dachspoiler // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, Driving Impression, magno Grey, AMG specific radiator grill, back perspective with roof spoiler
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Fahraufnahme, magno grau, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung, Seiten Perspektive // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emissionen 212-210 g/km), Exterior, Driving Impression, magno Grey, AMG specific Radiator grill, side perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Fahraufnahme, magno grau, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung, Seiten Perspektive // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, Driving Impression, magno Grey, AMG specific Radiator grill, side perspective
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Exterieur, Fahraufnahme, magno grau, AMG spezifische Kühlerverkleidung, Front/Seiten Perspektive. // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Exterior, Driving Impression, magno Grey, AMG specific Radiator grill, front/side perspecitve
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Interieur, Leder Nappa/Mikrofaser DINAMICA mit gelber Kontrastziernaht. Neues MBUX Infotainment System und AMG Performance Lenkrad // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Interior leather nappa/microfiber DINAMICA with yellow contrast stitching, new MBUX Infotainment system and AMG Performance steering wheel
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Interieur, Leder Nappa/Mikrofaser DINAMICA mit gelber Kontrastziernaht. Neues MBUX Infotainment System und AMG Performance Lenkrad // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Interior leather nappa/microfiber DINAMICA with yellow contrast stitching, new MBUX Infotainment system and AMG Performance steering wheel
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Interieur, Leder Nappa/Mikrofaser DINAMICA mit gelber Kontrastziernaht. Neues MBUX Infotainment System und AMG Performance Lenkrad // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Interior leather nappa/microfiber DINAMICA with yellow contrast stitching, new MBUX Infotainment system and AMG Performance steering wheel
- Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+(Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert 212-210 g/km) Interieur, Leder Nappa/Mikrofaser DINAMICA mit gelber Kontrastziernaht. Neues MBUX Infotainment System und AMG Performance Lenkrad // Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S 4MATIC+ (Combined fuel consumption 9,3-9,2 l/100 km; combined CO2-Emission 212-210 g/km), Interior leather nappa/microfiber DINAMICA with yellow contrast stitching, new MBUX Infotainment system and AMG Performance steering wheel
Mercedes also has the standard 2021 GLA 250 with the FWD and 4Matic versions landing this summer. They will use a 2.0L inline-four, making 221hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. All versions are fitted with lots of driver assistance systems.