Verdict
The facelift costs RM26,509 more, yet the 1,332 cc turbo petrol four-cylinder, 161 hp, 250 Nm, 7G-DCT front-wheel-drive layout and 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time are unchanged. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car’s case is cabin convenience: dual-zone climate control, rear air vents, wireless phone integration, navigation and a 360-degree camera. It also brings a four-year manufacturer warranty. The outgoing GLA remains the sharper used buy if its auto-parking function and LED projector headlamps matter more than those additions.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 if you want the same 161 hp drivetrain and 435-litre boot for RM26,509 less, with parallel and perpendicular auto parking.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift if you want dual-zone air-con, rear vents, a 360-degree camera and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM232,379 for the GLA H247; RM258,888 for the GLA H247 Facelift.
- Wheels and tyres: 18-inch alloys with 235/55R18 Michelin Primacy 4 tyres; 19-inch AMG alloys with 235/50R19 Continental EcoContact 6 tyres.
- Climate control: single-zone automatic air-con with no rear vents; dual-zone automatic air-con with rear AC vents.
- Parking assistance: reverse camera plus parallel and perpendicular auto parking; 360-degree surround-view camera with no auto parking.
- Manufacturer warranty: two years for the GLA H247; four years for the GLA H247 Facelift.
- Smartphone integration: wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
H247
- RM26,509 lower purchase price
- Parallel and perpendicular auto parking
- LED projector headlamps
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
- No dual-zone climate control or rear AC vents
- No 360-degree surround-view camera, navigation or wireless phone integration
H247 Facelift
- Four-year manufacturer warranty
- Dual-zone climate control and rear AC vents
- 360-degree camera, navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- RM26,509 higher price
- No parallel or perpendicular auto parking
- LED reflector headlamps rather than LED projector units
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM232,379✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100 | RM100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm | 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,485 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 435 litres | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Premacy 4 | Continental EcoContact6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-split-spoke Silver Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-split-spoke Silver Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (Up To 105 km/h) | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (Up To 105 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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.
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H247 vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 or Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift better?
The facelift is better equipped for daily use, adding dual-zone air-con, rear vents, navigation, wireless phone integration and a 360-degree camera. Choose the older GLA if lower outlay and its auto-parking system matter more; performance is identical.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 Facelift costs RM26,509 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLA H247: RM258,888 against RM232,379.
Does the facelift have more power or better fuel economy?
No. Both use a 1,332 cc turbo petrol engine producing 161 hp and 250 Nm, drive the front wheels through a seven-speed 7G-DCT, reach 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and have a rated 5.6 L/100 km economy figure.
