Mercedes-Benz GLA Coil Spring Replacement Parts

The GLA X156 ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2017, but the underlying platform and suspension geometry remained the same throughout that generation, so springs from pre-facelift and post-facelift X156 cars are generally considered interchangeable. However, because spring rates can vary depending on engine weight and whether the car was fitted with sport or standard suspension, you should confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration before buying. Never assume fitment without that check.

The second-generation GLA moved to the MFA2 platform in 2020, which is a fundamentally different architecture to the first-gen X156, so the coil springs are not interchangeable between the two generations. Always tell the breaker which generation you have — X156 (2013–2019) or X247 (2020-onwards) — so they can source the correct spring. Mixing parts across this generation boundary would be unsafe and should not be attempted.

Engine size and weight do influence suspension tuning, so a spring from a heavier diesel or high-performance AMG variant may have a different rate to one from a smaller-engined petrol car. As a starting point, match the engine designation as closely as possible when speaking to the breaker, and give them your full registration so they can check the correct specification. Whether sport or AMG suspension variants use physically different spring seats or rates is something to confirm with the breaker rather than assume.

Trim level alone does not change the coil spring fitment on the GLA — the Sport, AMG Line, and Urban trims share the same basic suspension mounting points. That said, AMG Line and Sport models were frequently optioned with lowered or firmer suspension, which can mean different spring rates compared to a standard car, even within the same trim name. Tell the breaker your trim and registration so they can check whether your car was built with sport suspension, rather than assuming all AMG Line cars are identical.

For many coil spring applications the front springs are handed left to right, and the same can apply to the rear on some platforms, so it is worth specifying NS (nearside, passenger side) or OS (offside, driver side) when contacting the breaker. Even if the spring itself is symmetrical, some spring seats or perches are sided, so being clear about which corner you need avoids any confusion. Always confirm with the breaker whether the spring for your specific corner differs from the other side.

The first-gen GLA X156 shares its platform with the W176 A-Class, so there is some mechanical commonality, but differences in vehicle weight, ride height, and suspension tune mean the springs are not necessarily a straight swap. The second-gen GLA X247 is based on the same MFA2 platform as the W177 A-Class, again with potential overlap, but the same caveats apply. Cross-model fitment like this must be confirmed by the breaker using part numbers against both registrations before you commit to a purchase.