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Look up available Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 22 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2013–2020 22 variants SUV PetrolDiesel
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) specs by variant

All 22 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · DCT 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
250 4MATIC 7AT AWD (211 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 208 bhp DCT 7sp — —
250 7AT FWD (211 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 208 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
220 4MATIC 7AT AWD (183 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp DCT 7sp — —
200 7AT FWD (156 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 1.6 L 154 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
180 7AT FWD (121 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 1.6 L 119 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
250 6MT FWD (211 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 208 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
200 6MT FWD (156 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 1.6 L 154 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
180 6MT FWD (121 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 1.6 L 119 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
Diesel · DCT 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
220d 4MATIC 7AT AWD (177 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.1 L 175 bhp DCT 7sp — —
220d 7AT FWD (177 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.1 L 175 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
200d 4MATIC 7AT AWD (136 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp DCT 7sp — —
200d 7AT FWD (136 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
200d 6MT FWD (136 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
180d 6MT FWD (109 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 1.5 L 107 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
200 CDI 6MT FWD (136 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
180 CDI 6MT FWD (109 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 1.5 L 109 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 6 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
180d 7AT FWD (109 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 1.5 L 107 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
220 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (170 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.1 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
220 CDI 7AT FWD (170 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.1 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
200 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (136 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp — —
200 CDI 7AT FWD (136 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.1 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
180 CDI 7AT FWD (109 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 1.5 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) result

These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.

Read the numeric model code

In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.

Position 10 is not always a year

Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.

Use the build record for factory options

A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 4–6
CodeModel familyMapped generation
156GLAX156
247GLAH247

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other GLA generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

GLA

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) VIN FAQ

What can a Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2013–2020 across 22 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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