The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA (codename H247) marks a clear break from its predecessor. Gone is the raised A-Class look; the H247 adopts the proportions of a true compact SUV (+10 cm in height). Based on the MFA2 platform, it offers significantly increased interior space, a sliding rear bench, and the MBUX technological interface. Facelifted in mid-2023 (minor aesthetic tweaks, 48V mild-hybridization on petrol engines, MBUX update), it positions itself as a versatile premium offering. Diesel Focus: Unlike the A-Class, which used the Renault-sourced 1.5L engine, the GLA H247 exclusively relies on the in-house 2.0L unit (OM654q) for its diesel versions, ensuring superior reliability and driving pleasure.
The Mercedes GLA H247 is a highly accomplished compact SUV that corrects the main flaws of its predecessor (interior space, comfort). For high-mileage drivers, the diesel versions (200 d and 220 d) equipped with the OM654q engine are an excellent choice: they offer remarkable reliability, incredibly low fuel consumption on the highway, and superior driving pleasure compared to the smaller petrol engines. The petrol versions (1.33L) do the job for daily use but lack refinement, while the plug-in hybrid is aimed at a very specific audience who can recharge at home. Purchasing a diesel is highly recommended, provided that the vehicle has not been used exclusively in the city (risk of DPF/EGR clogging) and that DCT gearbox maintenance has been respected.
| Oil change | £130 – 220 |
| Timing chain | £1 300 – 2 700 (si intervention corrective) |
| Complete brakes | £450 – 800 |
| Estimated annual budget | £700 – 1 400 |
Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.