The Mercedes-Benz GLA is on now on sale, with prices starting from £32,640 on-the-road for the entry-level GLA 200 Sport.

The GLA is available with a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines. The GLA 200 uses a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 163hp and 250Nm. It emits 129-137g/km of CO₂ (NEDC) – depending on specification – and can deliver up to 43.5mpg (WLTP).

The GLA 250 uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine which can generate up to 224hp and 350Nm, while delivering up to 38.2mpg and emitting 148-153g/km of CO₂.

The diesel-powered GLA 200 d – available in either two-wheel or all-wheel-drive – has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine capable of producing 150hp and 320Nm. It can deliver up to 53.mpg and emits just 121-126 g/km (51.4mpg and 130-138g/km for the 200 d 4MATIC).

The GLA 220 d has a 2.0-litre diesel engine with an output of 190hp and 400Nm. The 220 d can achieve up to 51.4mpg and emits 133-140g/km. The GLA 200 comes as standard with the 7G-DCT seven-speed automatic transmission while all other engines use the 8G-DCT eight-speed gearbox.

The entry-level Sport equipment line – only on the 200 and 200 d – includes as standard 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, aluminium roof rails, MBUX multimedia system and Mercedes me Connectivity, with ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice-activated virtual assistant and services including free music subscription and find parking facilities, a seven-inch touchscreen media display, a seven-inch digital cockpit and Thermatronic two-zone air conditioning system.

For an additional £1,500 Sport Executive offers both front and rear parking sensors, Mirror package, Smartphone integration with wireless charging and a 10.25-inch central media display.

AMG Line adds 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels, privacy glass, AMG bodystyling, ARTICO/DINAMICA sports seats with red contrast stitching and a carbon-structure trim.

AMG Line Executive comes with front and rear parking sensors, Mirror package, smartphone integration and wireless charging and a 10.25-inch central media display as standard.

AMG Line Premium offers Keyless Entry, illuminated door sills, mid-range sound system, augmented reality for navigation, 64-colour ambient lighting, tow bar pre-installation and a 10.25-inch digital cockpit.

The AMG Line Premium Plus equipment line adds a panoramic sunroof, memory seats, traffic sign assist and Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

The Driving Assistance package is optionally available – for £1,495 – in conjunction with AMG Line Premium Plus, and includes Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Parking Assist and navigation, Active Steer Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, route-based speed adjustment when approaching bends, roundabouts, and toll stations; Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist with turning manoeuvre and cross-traffic function and PRE-SAFE PLUS.

Metallic paint can be added for £595, in a choice of five colours. The designo Patagonia red metallic paint can be specified for £795.