The Mercedes-Benz GLA is on now on sale. The GLA is available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, with prices for diesels starting at £33,740. The GLA 200 uses a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, while the GLA 250 uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine. The diesel-powered GLA 200 d – available in either two-wheel or all-wheel-drive has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine capable of producing 148 bhp and 236 ft lb. It can deliver up to 53.3 mpg and emits 121-126 g/km (51.4 mpg and 130-138 g/km for the 200 d 4MATIC). The GLA 220 d has a 2.0-litre diesel engine with an output of 187 bhp and 295 ft lb. The 220 d can achieve up to 51.4 mpg and emits 133-140 g/km. The GLA 200 comes as standard with the 7G-DCT seven-speed automatic transmission while all other engines use the 8G-DCT eight-speed gearbox.

The entry-level Sport equipment line – only on the 200 and 200 d – includes as standard: eighteen-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; LED headlights; heated front seats; aluminium roof rails; MBUX multimedia system and Mercedes me Connectivity, with ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice-activated virtual assistant and services including free music subscription and find parking facilities; a seven-inch touchscreen media display; a seven-inch digital cockpit and Thermatronic two-zone air conditioning system. For an additional £1500 Sport Executive offers both front and rear parking sensors; Mirror package; Smartphone integration with wireless charging and a 10.25-inch central media display.

AMG Line adds 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels; privacy glass; AMG bodystyling; ARTICO/DINAMICA sports seats with red contrast stitching and a carbon-structure trim.

AMG Line Executive comes with front and rear parking sensors; Mirror package; smartphone integration and wireless charging and a 10.25-inch central media display as standard.

AMG Line Premium offers Keyless Entry; illuminated door sills; mid-range sound system; augmented reality for navigation; 64-colour ambient lighting; tow bar pre-installation and a 10.25-inch digital cockpit. The AMG Line Premium Plus equipment line adds a panoramic sunroof; memory seats; traffic sign assist and Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

The Driving Assistance package is optionally available – for £1,495.00 – in conjunction with AMG Line Premium Plus, and includes Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC; Parking Assist and navigation; Active Steer Assist; Active Speed Limit Assist; route-based speed adjustment when approaching bends, roundabouts, and toll stations; Evasive Steering Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist; Active Blind Spot Assist; Active Brake Assist with turning manoeuvre and cross-traffic function; and PRE-SAFE PLUS.