2023 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 4Matic, GLB35 4Matic facelifts – 306 PS/400 Nm, 250 km/h, latest MBUX

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Joining the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB ranges are the facelifted AMG high-performance variants, the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4Matic and GLB 35 4Matic.

The beating bosom of some the GLA 35 and GLB 35 is the manufacturer’s 2.0 litre inline-four turbocharged petrol motor that produces 306 PS astatine 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm, powering each 4 wheels via the eight-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic transmission and AMG Performance 4Matic adaptable all-wheel-drive.

As with the petrol-powered variants of the regular exemplary range, the 2.0 litre inline-four turbocharged units successful the GLA 35 and GLB 35 diagnostic a belt-driven starter-generator moving successful conjunction with the 48-volt electrical strategy that adds 10 kW (13.6 PS) to alteration coasting with the combustion motor disconnected for improved substance efficiency, arsenic good arsenic improved comfortableness done smoother motor restarts.

2023 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic

Powered by the aforesaid powertrain, the GLA 35 is marginally quicker with a 0-100 km/h clip of 5.2 seconds against the GLB 35’s clip of 5.5 seconds, portion apical speeds for some are capped astatine 250 km/h.

Rolling banal for the AMG GLA 35 and GLB 35 models is simply a 19-inch, 19-spoke alloy instrumentality plan successful a matte achromatic and turned aboveground decorativeness arsenic standard; optionally disposable are 2 20-inch five-spoke alloy instrumentality designs, which are besides successful a two-tone matte achromatic and turned aboveground finish.

Inside, the GLA 35 and GLB 35 are identified by AMG-specific equipment, specified arsenic the AMG Performance multi-function steering instrumentality that comes modular connected some models, with cardinal driving functions accessible from the steering instrumentality controls.

The GLA 35 and GLB 35 besides payment from the latest updates to the MBUX interface, including mini-games which are offered connected the interface of the regular models, which are finished successful on-screen themes that are AMG-specific. Similarly, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are offered connected some AMG models, portion USB charging capabilities person been uprated and some present see an further USB-C port.

Upholstery successful the GLA 35 and GLB 35 present diagnostic Artico synthetic leather successful a sage grey and achromatic colour combination, portion a capsicum reddish and achromatic operation is besides disposable for leather upholstery successful the AMG GLA and GLB for the archetypal time, some of which get sports seats arsenic standard.

Meanwhile, the enactment of Artico synthetic leather and Microcut microfibre tin beryllium specified successful Bahia Brown. Interior trim tin present besides beryllium specified successful open-pore lime wood.

In presumption of operator assistance equipment, some the GLA 35 and GLB 35 person Active Lane Keeping Assist which the carmaker says improves comfortableness by “intervening with a gentle nudge”, arsenic opposed to triggering the physics stableness programme successful bid to support the conveyance wrong its lane. Also included is the Parking Package which supports parallel parking, on with 360-degree visualisation utilizing 3D images.