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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 4MATIC

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
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MSRP
$50,600
Edmunds Rating
3.5 out of 5.0
Consumer Rating
(1)
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2018
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Used
2016

Pros

  • One of the most entertaining crossovers in the class
  • Returns respectable mileage considering its performance
  • High clearance and optional all-wheel drive lend some all-weather capability
  • Long list of available tech and safety features on the GLA 45

Cons

  • Road and wind noise is abundant
  • Not much legroom, headroom or cargo room
  • Automatic transmission operates awkwardly in stop-and-go situations
  • Firm ride quality can grow tiresome on rough roads
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 4MATIC pricing

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HOLD YOUR BREATH
gary lichtenstein, 3/30/2018
This is what you do when flooring the go pedal on a 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG 45 not to mention holding on to your hat. this is the fastest 4 cylinder on the road. It is great to drive and very responsive to the pedal. No waiting for turbo build up. on the freeway to San Diego I opened it up. When I reached 100mph this car still had more to go and at that speed you feel connected to the road. The stock seats are nothing to write home about. My driver seat although adjustable is just not that comfortable especially on long trips. The car is a looker especially with the air wing. I have already made up my mind that when it comes time for a new car it will be a MERCEDES BENZ.
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Features & Specs

MSRP
$50,600
MPG
22 city / 28 hwy
Seats 5
7-speed automated manual
Gas
375 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Safety

Our experts’ favorite GLA-Class safety features:

Active Brake Assist
Uses radar to detect vehicles and objects ahead and applies autonomous braking if necessary.
Distance Pilot Distronic
Maintains a set distance from the car ahead of you when the cruise control is set on the highway.
Lane Keeping Assist
Monitors road markings and helps detect unintended lane drifting. Alerts driver by vibrating the steering wheel.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 4MATIC for Sale

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2018 AMG GLA 45 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
AMG GLA 45 4MATIC
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Mercedes-Benz of Arlington
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MSRP$66,975
Est.Loan: $1,184/mo
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Dealer Notes
This Mercedes-Benz won't be on the lot long! Feature-packed and decked out! The engine breathes better thanks to a turbocharger, improving both performance and economy. Top features include cruise control, variably intermittent wipers, a roof rack, and power seats. Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 200 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Our knowledgeable sales staff is available to answer any questions that you might have. They'll work with you to find the right vehicle at a price you can afford. Come on in and take a test drive!
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2018 AMG GLA 45 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
New 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
AMG GLA 45 4MATIC
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Mercedes-Benz of Catonsville
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MSRP$61,750
Est.Loan: $1,097/mo
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More about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class proves that even Mercedes isn't immune to temptation. With the market for compact crossover SUVs exploding, and the thirst for prestige brands growing as well, Mercedes needed an entry in the compact crossover niche, so the GLA was born.

The "A" in GLA indicates that this is a member of Mercedes' smallest size class. And it hints (accurately) that much of the GLA's engineering is shared with the smallest four-door the company sells in the United States, the CLA sedan.

Budget-friendliness may be an odd concept for American Mercedes buyers, but the company has contended for decades in many smaller vehicle classes in Europe and elsewhere. The GLA still carries hints of Mercedes overengineering even if it doesn't show up on the bottom line of the window sticker. Well, at least before options.

Shaped something like a well-worn Converse Chuck Taylor, the GLA-Class possesses familiar Mercedes styling cues, including a giant three-pointed star in the middle of its grille. Unfortunately those floppy shoe stylings cover a relatively tiny passenger compartment. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room are all tightly limited. And cargo room sits between not-very-much and negligible.

Yes, the standard interior is upholstered in MB-Tex, a synthetic leather. Leather, however, is a zero-dollar option as long as you don't count the required Premium and Interior packages that accompany it and add $4,600 to the bottom line.

There are two distinct GLA-Class models. The one that's advertised with a low, Honda-like starting price is the GLA250, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at a modest 208 horsepower that drives the front wheels through a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. A version of Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is also available.

Well above the GLA250 is the GLA 45 AMG that comes from Mercedes in-house tuning shop, AMG. Using the same basic engine but with the turbo wick turned to "insane," the 2.0-liter-four slams out an astonishing 355 hp. It's enough, Mercedes says, to rocket the all-wheel-drive GLA 45 AMG to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. It's louder and ruder than the GLA250, and the suspension can be punishingly stiff, but if having the quickest small crossover matters to you, here it is.

Both GLAs handle well and ride firm. The expected Mercedes refinement simply isn't there, but fuel economy is about average. The basic GLA250 is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (24 city/33 highway). The GLA 45 AMG knocks out 26 mpg combined (22 city/28 highway).

Making sense of the compact crossover market is tough, but you can count on Edmunds to clear things up for you and get you a great deal.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 4MATIC Overview

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