The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 is equipped with the handcrafted AMG 2.0L Intercooled Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder engine, which is immensely capable and ensures high power output. The engine churns out a massive 382 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is delivered to all 4 wheels via AMG's SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission system. The AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive extracts the maximum performance out of the small engine, making it highly efficient and practical.
The immensely capable powertrain offers breath-taking acceleration figures, which makes it the fastest in the entire class. Despite being an SUV, the AMG-tuned athletic and sporty chassis promises faster sprints. It takes just 4.3 seconds to cross the 60 MPH mark on the speedometer, starting from a perfect standstill. Take the GLA 45 4MATIC+ for the quarter-mile race. You would be surprised to see it completed in a short 12.6 seconds. These figures are impeccable and promising, proving the goodness of the AMG-touch on a Benz. The vehicle gets to a top speed of 155 MPH under electronic limitations. The performance-tuned transmission and drivetrain make it a perfect sporty SUV, easily grabbing appreciation.
Models
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
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2021 Jaguar E-PACE
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2021 Porsche Macan GTS
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2021 BMW X2 M35i
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MSRP
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$54,500
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$53,943
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$72,650
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$47,445
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Engine
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2.0L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder
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2.0L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder
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2.9L Twin-Turbo V6
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2.0L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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Transmission
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8-speed dual-clutch automatic
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9-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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Power
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382 hp @ 6,500 RPM
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296 hp @ 5,500 RPM
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375 hp @ 5,200 RPM
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301 hp @ 5,000 RPM
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Torque
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354 lb-ft @ 4,750 RPM
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295 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
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383 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM
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331 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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4.3
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5.9
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4.7
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4.7
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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12.6
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15.5
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14.3
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14.9
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Top Speed (MPH)
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155
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139
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162
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155
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The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 offers the best-in-class power figures and the fastest acceleration figures. The 4.3 seconds 0-60 sprints from the Mercedes SUV remain unbeatable in the entire class. The consistent performance is proved by the best quarter-mile figures. The Porsche Macan GTS comes second in terms of power and acceleration figures. The Macan GTS gets the highest top-speed of 162 MPH followed by the 155 MPH of the AMG GLA 45 and BMW X2 M35i. The Jag E-PACE is the least in terms of power and torque figures and holds the slowest acceleration figures too.
How well does the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 handle?
The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 is one of the best driving SUVs on the market. The powerful engine and capable drivetrain offer impressive driving dynamics and athletic handling characteristics. The Automatic SPEEDSHIFT DCT is a completely sports-tuned unit that shifts seamlessly and leaves no traces of lag in the power delivery. The power is pumped by the engine consistently, assuring a stable and progressive character in your drives. Being engineered as a crossover SUV, there is a need for some intelligent engineering in indulging the racing character into the GLA 45. This is what the engineers have done in this model. The AMG 4MATIC+ and the AMG Torque Control get two electronically controlled multi-disc clutches which are employed to distribute the power uniformly to each wheel, thereby maintaining optimum traction on different terrains of the drive.
The AMG-tuned suspension setup improves the sporty character of the vehicle. It lets you take the fast machine to any twists, turns, or corners with immense confidence, as it assures stability and keeps the vehicle planted on the track. It intensely reduces the body roll of the crossover, despite being as tall and bulky as a big hatch. It offers six driving modes that adjust the transmission, suspension, exhaust, etc., to tune the vehicle according to the needs of the driver. It can be tuned for a regular drive as well as a high-performer. The improved suspension setup has contributed drastically to improving the performance without compromising the ride comfort. However, the ride will be felt somewhat on the stiffer side, which is quite normal in any performance car. The vehicle features other features such as the adaptive damping system, precise and sharp steering, capable brakes, and the rest is assured.
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Braking Performance
The German automaker has always been keen on making its occupants safe inside its cars. The powerful and fast AMG GLA 45 thus requires one of the best braking systems that the manufacturer has ever made. And yes, they have done nothing less on it. The 2021 GLA 45 gets redesigned, strong and reliable brakes made out of high-quality equipment. The vehicle equips disc brakes on all 4 wheels, with internal ventilation and perforation to ensure maximum performance.
The vehicle gets 13.8-inch brake rotors at the front and 13-inch rotors at the rear. The front brakes get 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers while the rear gets 1-piston floating calipers. The big rotors let the vehicle halt from 60 MPH within 110 feet, which is one of the fastest halts in the class. The ventilated and perforated brakes increase the brake fade thereby reducing any nosedive during sudden brakes.
Models
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
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2021 Jaguar E-PACE
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2021 Porsche Macan GTS
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2021 BMW X2 M35i
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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13.8
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13.7
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15.6
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N/A
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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13.0
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11.8
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15.4
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N/A
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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3,461
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4,175
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4,370
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3,721
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60-0 MPH (feet)
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110
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130
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110
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N/A
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The 2021 AMG GLA 45 is the lightest in the class and has very capable and reliable brakes. The braking system offers the fastest braking distance of 110 feet. The Porsche Macan GTS is the heaviest in the class and gets the largest brakes too. The machine also halts at 60 MPH within the same 110 feet.