Cycle & Carriage - GLA-Class Off-Roaders

Forward thrust as standard.

There are three transmission systems in total which are available for the new GLA and its AMG model, and they have already been very successfully deployed in other models of the new generation of compact vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. The transmission systems are perfectly aligned to the power output, as well as to the many and varied demands the new GLA is expected to meet, and they set standards with regard to shift comfort and efficiency.

Equipment availability depends on the engine and configuration selected. You will find details in the equipment information for each model.

More detailed information:

6-speed manual transmission With its short and direct shift throws the 6-speed manual gearbox makes swift gear changes possible while providing a high level of shift comfort. The advantages at a glance: Die-cast aluminium transmission case saves weight High level of shift comfort thanks to elaborate multiple synchronisation of gears 1 through 6 Integrated ECO start/stop function Compact and very short design using a three-shaft concept with multiple use of various gear pairs Short and direct shift throws and reduced shift effort thanks to shifter forks guided on shift rods running on friction bearings Only available for the GLA 200 CDI and GLA 200.
7G-DCT automatic dual clutch transmission (optional) The dual clutch transmission combines the comfort of a 7-speed automatic transmission with the dynamic handling of a manual gearbox. It makes fast and smooth gear changes without interruptions in tractive power possible. The shift characteristics can be preselected from fuel-saving to sporty. To this end the transmission has the three transmission modes “Economy“, "Sport“ and "Manual“. With the DIRECT SELECT selector lever on the steering column the driver engages P, R, N and D while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. In "Sport" mode the transmission will skip individual gears upon kick-down. This allows faster interim sprints. In "Manual“ mode sporty-minded drivers can change gears manually. Early upshifts and downshifts in "Economy“ mode keep the engine speed low for a particularly fuel-saving driving style. The standard-specification ECO start/stop function shuts off the engine temporarily at a red light or in a traffic jam to further lower fuel consumption. Cruise control and the SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter are integrated as standard. Optional extra for the GLA 200 CDI and GLA 200; not available for the GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission This dual clutch transmission system excites with its immediate response when changing gear: shift times are extremely short and there is no interruption to tractive power. Seven gears, three drive programs, double-declutching and the RACE START function provide exhilarating dynamic handling yet low fuel consumption. Thanks to technology transfer the reaction and shift times in the "M" manual drive program are comparable with those of the SLS AMG GT super sports car. The deployment of carbon fibre synchroniser rings plays a part here. With the short-term M program, the driver can switch from "C" (Controlled Efficiency) and "S" (Sport) to ”M“ by flicking the shift paddles and without having to take his/her hands off the steering wheel. A partial interruption to ignition when changing up a gear leads to an emotion-charged sound. When kicking-down the electronic controls jump several gears instead of changing down through the gears. The "C" drive program allows comfortable driving at low engine speeds. The ECO start/stop function is available at the same time. This leads to an effective decrease in fuel consumption. Only available for the GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC.