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Fitment on a used radio varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The GLA X156 ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2017, and radios within the pre-facelift X156 (2013–2017) are the most likely to interchange directly. Whether a post-facelift 2017–2019 unit will work in an earlier car depends on connector layouts and software compatibility, so confirm with the breaker using both registration numbers before buying.
The second-generation GLA, the H247, launched in 2020 and uses a completely different infotainment architecture from the X156, so these units are not interchangeable. Always quote both registrations to the breaker to confirm which generation each car belongs to.
Trim level alone does not determine radio fitment on the GLA; what matters is the head unit type and connector spec fitted to the car, which can vary by factory-optioned package rather than trim name. A Sport-spec radio may physically fit an AMG Line car, though the breaker may supply a unit with different software or a different surround fascia, so check the part numbers and confirm compatibility against your registration.
2016 falls in the pre-facelift X156 window and 2018 sits in the post-facelift period (2017 onwards), so there is a potential difference in connector layout and software between the two. Name both registrations to the breaker and ask them to compare part numbers, as crossing the facelift boundary on infotainment units needs to be verified rather than assumed.
No – the engine fitted to a GLA has no bearing on radio fitment, so whether the donor car was a diesel or petrol makes no difference. What matters is the head unit specification and model generation, so focus on the year and any factory-fitted audio package when speaking to the breaker.
Mercedes used shared platforms and infotainment systems across models in the same era, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility between the GLA X156 and the same-generation CLA or A-Class W176. However, connector positions and software calibration can differ even between closely related models, so route this to the breaker with both registrations to get a reliable answer before purchasing.