2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV tow

Vehicle data for off-road driving
Approach/departure angle
:
: ;
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Approach
and depar-
ture angles
when the
vehicle is loa-
ded and
ready to drive 15.8° 21.5°
Ready to drive means: a full tank, all fluids top-
ped up and the driver is in the vehicle.
Further information on approach/departure
angles (Y page 175). Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
All vehicles (except GLA 220 (156.945),
Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles with
4MATIC): maximum gradient climbing ability is
40 %.
Vehicles with 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
climbing ability is 65%.
Missing values for the GLA 220 (156.945) and
Mercedes‑AMG GLA 45 4MATIC models were
unavailable at time of going to print.
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal and
make sure that the wheels do not spin when
driving on steep terrain.
If the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recogni-
ses this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The
rear wheel torque is increased and it is easier to pull away.
Further information on the maximum gradient
climbing ability (Y page 175). Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8%
from a standstill) Not all models can tow a trailer. For further information, see (Y
page 213).Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 180
1500 kg 1500 kg
GLA 180 d
1500 kg 1500 kg
GLA 200
1500 kg 1500 kg
GLA 200 d
1500 kg 1500 kg
GLA 250
1500 kg 1500 kgTrailer tow hitch
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Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.
Model Automatic transmission
GLA 200 d 4MATIC
1800 kg
GLA 220 (156.945)
GLA 220 d
1500 kg
GLA 220 d 4MATIC
1800 kg
GLA 250 4MATIC
1800 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill) Not all models can tow a trailer. For further information, see (Y
page 213).Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 180
1200 kg 1200 kg
GLA 180 d
1200 kg 1200 kg
GLA 200
1400 kg 1400 kg
GLA 200 d
1500 kg 1500 kg
GLA 250
1500 kg 1500 kg
Model Automatic transmission
GLA 200 d 4MATIC
1800 kg
GLA 220 (156.945)
1500 kg
GLA 220 d
1500 kg
GLA 220 d 4MATIC
1800 kg
GLA 250 4MATIC
1800 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Not all models can tow a trailer. For further information, see (Y
page 213).Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 180
695 kg 715 kg
GLA 180 d
720 kg 735 kg
GLA 200
695 kg 715 kg
GLA 200 d
750 kg 750 kg
GLA 250
715 kg 730 kg360
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Model Automatic transmission
GLA 200 d 4MATIC
750 kg
GLA 220 (156.945)
725 kg
GLA 220 d
750 kg
GLA 220 d 4MATIC
750 kg
GLA 250 4MATIC
750 kg
Maximum drawbar load
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not
use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Not all models can tow a trailer. For further information, see (Y page 213).
The drawbar load is not included in the trailer load. Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 180
75 kg 75 kg
GLA 180 d
75 kg 75 kg
GLA 200
75 kg 75 kg
GLA 200 d
75 kg 75 kg
GLA 250
75 kg 75 kg
Model Automatic transmission
GLA 200 d 4MATIC
75 kg
GLA 220 (156.945)
75 kg
GLA 220 d
75 kg
GLA 220 d 4MATIC
75 kg
GLA 250 4MATIC
75 kg
The actual drawbar load may not be higher than the specified value. The value can be found on the
trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball coupling.
The maximum payload of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball coupling.
Permissible rear axle load during trailer towing Not all models can tow a trailer. For further information, see (Y
page 213).Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 180
995 kg 995 kg
GLA 180 d
1000 kg 1000 kgTrailer tow hitch
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Model Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GLA 200
995 kg 995 kg
GLA 200 d
1005 kg 1005 kg
GLA 250
1005 kg 1005 kg
Model Automatic transmission
GLA 200 d 4MATIC
1040 kg
GLA 220 (156.945)
1005 kg
GLA 220 d
1005 kg
GLA 220 d 4MATIC
1040 kg
GLA 250 4MATIC
1040 kg362
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data