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Used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA is a small crossover SUV available in GLA 250, AMG GLA 35 and AMG GLA 45 trim levels. In performance terms, think of them as mild, medium and hot. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is optional on the GLA 250 and standard on the performance-tuned AMG variants. Standard features include:

GLA 250

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights, foglights and taillights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Power liftgate
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front sport seats with driver memory settings

The GLA also includes the following technology:

  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with twin 7-inch displays
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Mercedes Me connected services, including remote engine start (complimentary for one year, then a subscription is required)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

AMG GLA 35

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (302 hp, 295 lb-ft)
  • Performance tuning for:
    • 4Matic all-wheel-drive system
    • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
    • Adaptive suspension
    • Braking system
    • Exhaust system
    • Driving modes
  • Speed-sensing variable steering
  • 19-inch AMG alloy wheels
  • Heated windshield washer system
  • Sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • 10.25-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens

AMG GLA 45

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (382 hp, 354 lb-ft)
  • Enhanced 4Matic all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution

Mercedes-Benz offers several option packages for the GLA 250:

  • Premium package
    • 10.25-inch dual displays (gauge cluster and center screen)
    • Auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors
    • Hands-free liftgate
    • Hands-free keyless entry
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLA and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assistance (steers the GLA 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 assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
    • 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 little or no driver intervention)
  • Multimedia package
    • Navigation system
    • Augmented-reality video overlay for navigation display
    • Traffic sign reader
  • AMG Line package
    • Sport body styling
    • 19-inch AMG alloy wheels
    • Sport steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters
    • Speed-sensing variable steering
  • Exterior Lighting package
    • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Automatic high-beam headlights

Other notable stand-alone options for the GLA 250 include:

  • 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

For the most part, similar options and packages are available for the AMG models. Additionally, you can get:

  • 21-inch alloy wheels
  • Exclusive body styling
  • Performance steering wheels with driving mode controls
  • Performance-bolstered, heated multi-contour front seats
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Which GLA-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

If speed and performance are priorities, the AMG trims are the only way to go. Otherwise, get the GLA 250 with 4Matic. Even if you don't need all-wheel drive, the 4Matic comes with an off-road mode that helps control downhill speed and modulate power on slippery or snowy surfaces for better traction. It's also just a beat faster than the front-wheel-drive version. We'd add the Premium package for the larger displays, and Driver Assistance package (which requires the Multimedia package) for the additional driver aids. Even with all three of these packages, the price remains well under the base price for the AMG version.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Bryan, TX
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GLA-Class GLA 250
GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC
GLA-Class AMG GLA 35
GLA-Class AMG GLA 45
Vehicle
GLA 250
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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AMG GLA 35
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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1 for sale near you
AMG GLA 45
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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Section Title

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
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 34 / 28 MPG
24 / 33 / 27 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 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®
$50,596
$52,498
$57,286
$57,396
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.67
$0.7
$0.76
$0.77
Depreciation
$12,905
$13,653
$14,812
$13,123
Financing
$4,906
$5,089
$6,046
$6,251
Taxes & Fees
$1,978
$2,039
$2,360
$2,429
Fuel
$10,245
$10,627
$11,468
$13,035
Insurance
$6,912
$6,992
$8,362
$8,362
Maintenance
$7,405
$7,512
$7,652
$7,610
Repairs
$6,245
$6,586
$6,586
$6,586
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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