Mercedes-Benz GLA: X156 Facelift vs H247 Facelift
Verdict
At RM223,888 versus RM258,888, this is a RM35,000 new-generation jump, not a huge mechanical reset. The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift has the newer cabin tech, local assembly, four-year warranty, more width, much more height and a slightly larger 435-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift counters with a bigger 1.6-litre engine, quicker 8.1-second century sprint, higher 215 km/h top speed and a larger 50-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car buys space, warranty and freshness; the older one still has the sharper numbers.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift if you want the lower buy-in, quicker 0-100 km/h time and larger fuel tank, and can live with the shorter warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift if you want the newer-generation GLA with more cabin-friendly dimensions, a larger boot, updated MBUX and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift RM223,888; Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift RM258,888
- Engine and output: 1,595 cc with 156 hp; 1,332 cc with 161 hp
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 8.1 s and 215 km/h; 8.7 s and 210 km/h
- Size: 4,417 x 1,804 x 1,494 mm; 4,410 x 1,834 x 1,611 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: 2,699 mm with 421 L; 2,729 mm with 435 L
- Warranty and road tax: 2 years and RM120/year; 4 years and RM100/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 223,888✓ | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,595 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 156 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 | 8.1 s✓ | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 135 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 |
| Boot space | 421 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
X156 Facelift
- Quicker 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 50-litre fuel tank
- Lower RM120 annual road tax only slightly trails the H247
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Smaller 421-litre boot
- Narrower and much lower body
H247 Facelift
- Four-year warranty
- Wider, taller body with a 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Facelift gets the latest MBUX system
- Costs RM35,000 more
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 43-litre fuel tank
X156 Facelift vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is the better everyday pick because it is newer, roomier on paper, has a larger boot and gets a four-year warranty. The X156 is still the quicker car by the numbers.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift costs RM35,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift, at RM258,888 against RM223,888.
Which one is quicker and more economical?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Facelift is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds versus 8.7 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift is slightly more economical on paper, at 5.6 L/100 km versus 5.8 L/100 km.