Verdict
The facelift is the clearer Malaysian buy at RM363,888, undercutting the outgoing AMG GLA by RM7,000 while retaining 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and the same 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time. It also swaps the dry-clutch 8G-DCT for an eight-speed wet-clutch AMG Speedshift DCT, adds a 13 hp mild-hybrid motor and gets adaptive cruise control. The outgoing car fights back with a head-up display and contactless powered boot, plus a stated 8.6 L/100 km figure. Cabin and cargo room are unchanged: 435 litres behind the rear seats.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 if a head-up display, contactless boot operation and a published 8.6 L/100 km consumption figure matter more than newer drivetrain hardware.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift if you want to pay RM7,000 less for the wet-clutch DCT, 13 hp mild-hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM370,888 for the AMG GLA H247 versus RM363,888 for the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Hybrid motor: no motor in the AMG GLA H247 versus one 13 hp motor in the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Transmission: dry-clutch 8G-DCT in the AMG GLA H247 versus wet-clutch eight-speed AMG Speedshift DCT in the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control in the AMG GLA H247 versus adaptive cruise control in the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Warranty: two-year manufacturer plus two-year extended warranty for the AMG GLA H247 versus four-year manufacturer warranty for the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Head-up display: fitted to the AMG GLA H247 versus not fitted to the AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
H247
- Head-up display is included.
- Contactless powered boot operation.
- Rated fuel consumption of 8.6 L/100 km is stated.
- Costs RM7,000 more.
- Uses a dry-clutch DCT rather than the facelift's wet-clutch unit.
- Has passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
H247 Facelift
- RM7,000 lower price.
- 13 hp mild-hybrid motor and wet-clutch eight-speed DCT.
- Adaptive cruise control and four-year manufacturer warranty.
- No head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM370,888 | RM363,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436 | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger with Mild Hybrid Assistance and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8G-DCT | 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler AG | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 196 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,611 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 435 litres | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 6 | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Burmester Surround Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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H247 vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift better?
The AMG GLA H247 Facelift is the better pick: it is RM7,000 cheaper, retains 302 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time, while adding mild-hybrid assistance, a wet-clutch DCT and adaptive cruise control. Choose the outgoing car for its head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 costs RM370,888, while the AMG GLA H247 Facelift costs RM363,888. The facelift is RM7,000 cheaper.
Does the facelifted AMG GLA go faster?
No. Both have 302 hp and 400 Nm, drive all four wheels and complete 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, with a 250 km/h top speed. The facelift changes the gearbox to a wet-clutch unit and adds a 13 hp mild-hybrid motor.
