Mercedes-Benz GLA: H247 vs H247 Facelift
Verdict
The facelift is the fresher buy, but not the faster one. Both are CKD petrol C-segment SUVs with the same 1,332 cc engine, 161 hp, 250 Nm, front-wheel drive and 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM258,888 facelift is RM26,509 above the RM232,379 outgoing H247, and the money mainly buys the refreshed nose and tail, latest MBUX system and a longer 4-year warranty instead of 2 years. For used-car shoppers, the older car’s identical 435-litre boot and 5.6 L/100 km figure matter.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 if you want the same drivetrain, performance, boot space and RM100 road tax for less money, and can accept the 2-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift if the 4-year warranty, latest MBUX system and updated exterior are worth paying extra for.
Key differences
- Price: RM232,379 vs RM258,888, a RM26,509 gap
- Warranty: 2 years vs 4 years
- Engine and output: 1,332 cc with 161 hp/250 Nm vs 1,332 cc with 161 hp/250 Nm
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s and 210 km/h top speed vs 8.7 s and 210 km/h
- Size and boot: 4,410 mm long with 435 L boot vs 4,410 mm long with 435 L boot
- Fuel use and road tax: 5.6 L/100 km and RM100/year vs 5.6 L/100 km and RM100/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 232,379✓ | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 129 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 |
| Boot space | 435 L | 435 L |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 100 | RM 100 |
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.
H247
- Same 161 hp and 250 Nm as the facelift
- Same 435-litre boot and 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Same 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Misses the facelift’s revised bumpers, grille and rear lights
- Does not get the latest MBUX system
H247 Facelift
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Latest MBUX system
- Refreshed front bumper, vertical-louvre grille and revised rear lighting
- RM26,509 dearer
- No extra power or torque
- No gain in boot space or cabin footprint
H247 vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 or Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is better if buying new, mainly for its 4-year warranty, latest MBUX system and updated styling. Mechanically, they are the same, so the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 is the value pick.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift costs RM26,509 more, at RM258,888 against RM232,379 for the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247.
Does the facelift drive quicker or use less fuel?
No. Both use a 1,332 cc petrol engine with 161 hp and 250 Nm, front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic. Both do 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and are rated at 5.6 L/100 km.