Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift is the sharper new-car choice at RM363,888, RM7,000 below the outgoing Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247. Its 13 hp mild-hybrid motor and 1 kWh battery accompany the same 302 hp, 400 Nm and 5.2-second 0-100 km/h figures, while adaptive cruise control and a four-year manufacturer warranty make daily use easier. The outgoing car is not slower or smaller, and keeps a head-up display plus Pre-Safe, so it still makes sense as a used buy at the right price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 if a head-up display, Pre-Safe and its published 8.6 L/100 km economy matter more than the facelift’s newer driveline and lower price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift if you want to spend RM7,000 less for mild-hybrid assistance, a wet dual-clutch gearbox, adaptive cruise control and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM370,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 versus RM363,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
- Electrification: no motor or battery in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 versus a 13 hp motor and 1 kWh battery in the facelift.
- Transmission: dry 8G-DCT in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 versus wet eight-speed AMG Speedshift DCT in the facelift.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 versus adaptive cruise control in the facelift.
- Manufacturer warranty: two years plus a two-year extended warranty for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 versus four years for the facelift.
- Head-up display: fitted to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 and absent from the facelift.
H247
- Head-up display
- Pre-Safe
- Published rated economy of 8.6 L/100 km
- Costs RM7,000 more
- No 13 hp mild-hybrid motor or 1 kWh battery
- Dry dual-clutch gearbox and passive cruise control
H247 Facelift
- RM7,000 lower price
- 13 hp mild-hybrid motor with 1 kWh battery and wet dual-clutch gearbox
- 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 | 302 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift is the better buy: it costs RM7,000 less, adds mild-hybrid assistance, gets adaptive cruise control and has a four-year manufacturer warranty. Choose the outgoing car only if its head-up display and Pre-Safe are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift is RM7,000 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247.
Is the facelift quicker than the outgoing Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247?
No. Both have 302 hp and 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 250 km/h top speed.
