Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 GLA250.
The 2018 Mercedes GLA250 is the vehicle identified in this reference overview. Because the provided facts are limited to this identification, specific details regarding the body, platform, and engine are not available. Similarly, the reliability history for this model year cannot be established from the current source material.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 000997250564. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 000997250564 alt 0219976045 |
| Engine air filter | 2700940004 |
| Battery | 0019828108 |
| Front wiper blades | 1768204300 |
| Thermostat | 024997634564 alt 2702002200 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 10.3 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 7.2-8.7 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Spark Plug Gap | .031 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 17 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 760 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | Auxiliary: 400 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | Auxiliary: 200 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 21; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 96 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.102; Rear: .327 |
| 1 | 89.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90 | 89 in |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 90 | 44 in |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 | 148 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 14.7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 27 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The child seat top tether anchorage point on the center position of the rear seat may not have been installed. As… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat backrest, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be loose. Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began…
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