Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic (X156)

Mercedes GLA 2013 1.5 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes GLA 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

Mercedes GLA safety

During safety testing Mercedes GLA has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes GLA is evaluated with outstanding rate 96 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 90 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes GLA got 79 points from 100.
Mercedes GLA safety equipment has been rated as good - 75 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes GLA version with manual gearbox (Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 GLA 180 CDI MT) available
Mercedes GLA 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes GLA 2013

Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes GLA GLA 180 CDI Automatic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2014. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 109 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.42m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 421 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1235 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1960 kg

Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic engine K9K 4

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes GLA 2013 GLA 180 CDI Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Power 75 - 115 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 200 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Renault
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2015 onwards.

Engine also used on Nissan Qashqai Renault Scenic Renault Megane Dacia Duster and 13 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes GLA crossover [2013 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 GLA 180 CDI Jan 2014 — Dec 2017 1.5 Diesel 109 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 GLA 180 CDI Automatic Jan 2014 — Dec 2017 1.5 Diesel 109 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 1.6 200 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 1.6 200 2013 Automatic 1.6 Petrol 156 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.0 250 2013 2.0 Petrol 211 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.0 250 2013 4MATIC 4x4 2.0 Petrol 211 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.0 45 2013 AMG 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 360 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.1 200 2013 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.1 Diesel 136 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.1 200 2013 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 136 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.1 200 2013 CDI 4MATIC 4x4 2.1 Diesel 136 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.1 220 2013 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.1 Diesel 170 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes GLA 2.1 220 2013 CDI 4MATIC 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.1 Diesel 170 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
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