Mercedes-Benz GLA

Name: Mercedes-Benz GLA
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: Mercedes-Benz GLA

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2021 Model Redesign Year

The GLA is powered by the same 221-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine as its GLB sibling, mated to a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic. It recently gained a 13-hp boost from its mild-hybrid engine. It's a pretty quick car despite some initial hesitation starting up from rolling stops. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive, optional. Fuel economy is commendable, at 27 mpg overall. The roofline is sleeker than the more upright GLB's, and visibility to the rear and sides suffers as a result.

The GLA feels taut and agile on the road, but the ride skews firm. The seats are comfortable and supportive, and as with other recent entry-level Mercedes models, fit and finish is impressive. We found the elaborate infotainment system to be too distracting to use while driving.

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$41,500 - $58,550

Destination Charge: $1350

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Base MSRP Range

$41,500 - $58,550

Destination Charge: $1350

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2021-Present

2021 Model Redesign Year

The GLA is redesigned for 2021 and is the fourth model on Mercedes front-drive architecture that includes the A-Class and CLA sedans, and the GLB SUV. It is markedly better than the cramped, stiff-riding original. Power comes from the same 221-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the GLB, mated to an eight-speed dual clutch automatic. It’s a quick car despite some initial hesitation from a rolling stop. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. Fuel economy is commendable.

The solid, substantial GLA feels taut and agile on the road, but the ride skews firm. The seats are comfortable and supportive and fit and finish is impressive. We found the elaborate infotainment system too distracting. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are standard. Adaptive cruise control and lane change assistance are optional.

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2015-2020

2015 Model Redesign Year

Essentially a raised wagon version of the CLA sedan, the GLA performed better in our tests than its sibling. It got 26 mpg overall from the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. But the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is unrefined and, combined with the engine's turbo lag, makes the GLA feel lethargic despite its quick acceleration times. Handling is fairly agile, but the ride is stiff, and the cabin is loud. Visibility, particularly to the rear, is poor. Standard safety features include a radar-based collision-prevention system.

A front-drive version and a high-performance 375-hp GLA45 are available.