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Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA is an extra-small luxury crossover SUV that comes in four trim levels: GLA 250, all-wheel-drive GLA 250 4Matic, AMG 35 and AMG 45. Feature highlights include:

GLA 250 and GLA 250 4Matic
Starts you off with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings

The GLA also comes with:

  • MBUX infotainment system with twin 7-inch displays
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Sliding and reclining rear seats
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

AMG 35
Adds on to the GLA 250 with:

  • Increased power output of 302 hp and 295 lb-ft
  • 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment screens
  • Performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system
  • Sport-tuned adaptive suspension

AMG 45
This top-of-the-line sport model receives:

  • Increased power output to 382 hp and 354 lb-ft

Available packaged options for the GLA 250 include:

  • The Premium package
    • Larger 10.25-inch displays
    • Auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors
    • Hands-free liftgate
    • Keyless entry
  • Multimedia package
    • Navigation system
    • Augmented-reality video overlay for navigation display
    • Traffic sign reader
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLA and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Evasive steering assist (can swerve the GLA automatically to avoid objects ahead)
    • Active speed limit assist (obeys speed limits and slows for curves)
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLA and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with no driver intervention)

Other notable stand-alone options include:

  • Adaptive suspension
  • Appearance packages to give it an AMG look
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Multi-contour front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Burmester premium audio system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Head-up display

Which GLA-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

Most drivers should be satisfied with the performance of the base GLA 250. Make sure to get the optional Driver Assistance package that adds some advanced driver safety features such as traffic-adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. The Premium package, with its bigger touchscreen displays, is another recommended pick.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
GLA-Class GLA 250
GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC
GLA-Class AMG GLA 35
GLA-Class AMG GLA 45
Vehicle
GLA 250 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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AMG GLA 35
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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AMG GLA 45
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
302 hp @ 5,800 rpm
382 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
354 lb-ft @ 4,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/50R19
235/50R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 34 / 28 MPG
24 / 33 / 27 MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.7 gal.
12.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
318 / 432 miles
305 / 419 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,653 lb.
3,847 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
63.5 in.
63.5 in.
62.5 in.
62.5 in.
Length
173.6 in.
173.6 in.
174.6 in.
174.6 in.
Wheelbase
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.4 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
19.0 cu. ft.
19.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
34.9 in.
34.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$50,171
$51,516
$58,580
$60,479
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.67
$0.69
$0.78
$0.81
Depreciation
$11,181
$11,199
$15,075
$14,912
Financing
$4,232
$4,355
$5,269
$6,019
Taxes & Fees
$1,572
$1,613
$1,914
$2,161
Fuel
$11,866
$12,311
$13,283
$14,434
Insurance
$4,029
$4,099
$4,784
$4,784
Maintenance
$8,952
$9,145
$9,461
$9,375
Repairs
$8,339
$8,794
$8,794
$8,794
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Neva Grey/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Bahia Brown, leather
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Neva Grey/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Bahia Brown, leather
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Neva Grey/Black, leatherette
Bahia Brown, leather
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Neva Grey/Black, leatherette
Bahia Brown, leather
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Night Black
Iridium Silver Metallic
Polar White
Denim Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Cosmos Black Metallic
Patagonia Red Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Night Black
Iridium Silver Metallic
Polar White
Denim Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Cosmos Black Metallic
Patagonia Red Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Night Black
Iridium Silver Metallic
Polar White
Denim Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Cosmos Black Metallic
Patagonia Red Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Night Black
Iridium Silver Metallic
Polar White
Denim Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Cosmos Black Metallic
Patagonia Red Metallic
Digital White Metallic