Mercedes-Benz GLA: X156 vs H247 Facelift
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 236,888✓ | 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 | 8.9 s | 8.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 421 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | 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
- 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
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.