2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA launched – from RM 259k, with ‘Nightfall Edition’

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just launched the new Mercedes-Benz GLA Nightfall Edition in two variants: the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition. This locally assembled special edition features darker design elements and equipment upgrades from the current Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Progressive Line and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC AMG Line. Interestingly, the price for the Nightfall Editions remains the same as their normal variant, which are RM 258,888 (GLA 200) and RM 295,888 (GLA 250).

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition – RM 258,888
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition – RM 295,888

The new Nightfall Editions add equipment upgrades on the exterior and interior parts, as well as minor safety packages. The powertrain remains the same for both the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 compared to their normal variants. The table below shows the powertrain and performance details of the Nightfall Edition GLAs.

	Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition
Engine	1.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (M282)	2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (M260)
Displacement	1,332 cc	1,991 cc
Max. Power	163 PS	224 PS
Max. Torque	250 Nm	350 Nm
Transmission	7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (7G-DCT)	8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8G-DCT)
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)	All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
0 – 100 km/h	8.9 s	6.8 s
Top Speed	210 km/h	240 km/h
Fuel Consumption	7.3 l/100km	8.1 l/100km

Moving on with the exterior, the Nightfall Edition adds the Night Package, consisting of black high-gloss trims like at the front grille and roof rail, which adds a layer of sportiness. Sporty proportions are further added with upsized light-alloy wheels for both the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Nightfall Edition also gets upgraded to MULTIBEAM LED headlights. The table below shows the exterior equipment upgrades of the Nightfall Edition GLAs.

	Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition
AMG Line Exterior	Added	Equipped as standard
Night Package	Added	Added
Sports Brake System	Added	Added
Lowered Comfort Suspension	Added	Equipped as standard
Wheels	19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels	20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Headlamps	LED high performance headlamps	MULTIBEAM LED

Stepping inside, a lot of upgraded equipment has been added, from the seat upholstery and steering wheel to the THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control and the Parking Package with 360º camera. Previously, the Parking Package included only a rear camera on both the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Progressive Line and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC AMG Line. The table below shows the interior equipment upgrades of the Nightfall Edition GLAs.

	Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition
Black fabric roof liner	Added	Added
ARTICO man-made leather with MICROCUT microfibre with grey topstitching	Added	Added
Light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim	Added	Equipped as standard
Sports seats	Added	Equipped as standard
Nappa Leather wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel	Added	Equipped as standard
AMG floor mats	Added	Equipped as standard
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control	Added	Added
Mirror Package	Added	Added
Parking Package with 360º camera	Added	Added
Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC	Added	Added
Pre-installation for DISTRONIC	Not Available	Added
Tow-away protection with visual and audible warning	Equipped as standard	Added
5G Communication Module	Added	Added

To recap, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Nightfall Edition and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC Nightfall Edition are priced at RM 258,888 and RM 295,888, respectively, both are on the road prices excluding insurance.