Mercedes Benz GLA X156 2014-2020 — Coilovers

The GLA X156 carries its mass higher than the A-Class hatch it shares an MFA platform with, and that raised crossover stance is the first thing a set of coilovers addresses. Drop the ride height, take control of the spring and damper rates, and the nose-heavy chassis stops leaning so hard on its outside front tyre through a corner. The XYZ Racing coilover range for the Mercedes Benz GLA X156 (2014-2020) exists to give owners that control across six distinct setups.

From the fast-road Super Sport to the circuit-focused Circuit Master, each variant targets a different way of using the car – daily commute, track day, drift, or tarmac rally stage. You pick the spec that matches how you actually drive the GLA, rather than accepting one damper tune that tries to do everything at once.

What this coilover does for your 2014-2020 Mercedes Benz GLA X156

Lowering the GLA X156 on a coilover kit pulls its centre of gravity down toward where the A45 and CLA siblings already sit, and the difference shows up the moment you turn in. The body roll that soft factory dampers allow gets reined back, so the front axle bites earlier and the understeer this platform leans toward becomes something you manage on the throttle. Ride-height adjustment lets you set the stance you want without the bottomed-out feel of cheap lowering springs, and on the damping-adjustable kits in the range you firm up for track or soften for the commute. On a heavier 4MATIC GLA the extra body control matters most under braking, where a lower, better-damped car settles faster and lets you brake later with confidence. The result is a GLA that feels planted on a B-road and composed when you lean on it.

About the XYZ Racing coilover range

XYZ Racing builds this as a full coilover kit rather than a spring-and-strut bodge, which means a threaded damper body, adjustable spring perches, and spring rates chosen for the X156’s weight. The six setups split by intent. Super Sport is the fast-road option for a sharper, lower GLA that still works every day. Top Sport raises the rates for regular track-day use. Racing Spec and Circuit Master push toward stiffer, more aggressive circuit tunes for owners chasing lap times. Tarmac Rally is set up for the loads and surface changes of stage and hillclimb work, while Drift Spec favours the steering angle and rear control that sideways driving demands. All six carry the same X156 fitment, so the choice comes down to how hard, and where, you intend to drive the car.

Fitment for the Mercedes Benz GLA X156 (2014-2020)

This coilover range is built specifically for the Mercedes Benz GLA X156 across the full 2014 to 2020 production run, covering the X156 chassis code. Confirm your model and year in the configurator before ordering, and note whether your car is front-wheel drive or 4MATIC, since the drivetrain changes the rear suspension layout. Everything listed here shares that X156 fitment.

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Six setups, one X156 fitment, and the right one depends entirely on how you use the car. Compare the specs and configure yours below.