Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is the better new-versus-outgoing buy for most Malaysians: it costs RM22,000 more, but gets a newer 1.332-litre engine with 161 hp, slightly quicker 8.7-second acceleration, lower 5.6 L/100 km fuel use, seven airbags, auto emergency braking and a four-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 still has the same 250 Nm, a higher 215 km/h top speed and a larger 50-litre tank, so it is not mechanically outclassed. But the newer car buys useful safety and warranty cover.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 if you want the lower entry price, the larger 50-litre fuel tank and can live without listed auto emergency braking.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift if you want the newer locally-assembled GLA with better listed safety kit, a longer warranty and slightly lower fuel use.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 RM236,888; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift RM258,888
- Engine and power: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 1,595 cc and 156 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift 1,332 cc and 161 hp
- Acceleration and top speed: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 8.9 s and 215 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift 8.7 s and 210 km/h
- Fuel use and tank: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 5.9 L/100 km and 50 L; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift 5.6 L/100 km and 43 L
- Size and boot: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,417 mm long and 421 L; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift 4,410 mm long and 435 L
- Safety and warranty: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 6 airbags and 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift 7 airbags and 4 years
X156
- Lower listed price
- Higher 215 km/h top speed
- Larger 50-litre fuel tank
- No listed auto emergency braking
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Smaller 421-litre boot
H247 Facelift
- Seven airbags and auto emergency braking
- Lower 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- Longer four-year warranty
- Costs RM22,000 more
- Smaller 43-litre fuel tank
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM236,888✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,595 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 156 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73.7 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 139 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,417 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,804 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,494 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,395 kg | 1,485 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 421 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip, Yokohama C.drive2 | Continental EcoContact6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5 Twin Spoke Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5 Twin Spoke Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension - 30 mm higher | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (Up To 105 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline, 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 5.8" Audio 20 CD with Bluetooth | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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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X156 vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is better for most buyers. It adds auto emergency braking, one extra airbag, a four-year warranty, slightly better fuel economy and a 435-litre boot, while keeping the same 250 Nm torque.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is RM22,000 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156. That gap buys the newer generation, CKD assembly, more listed safety kit and a longer warranty.
Which one is cheaper to run on paper?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift has the lower fuel figure at 5.6 L/100 km versus 5.9 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM100 instead of RM120. The X156 counters with a bigger 50-litre fuel tank.
