Mercedes-Benz GLA
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2021
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $22,950–$34,075
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ 250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $34,075 | 2/5 | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ 250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $29,325 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ 250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $27,825 | Not rated | Not rated | 27 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ 250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $26,500 | Not rated | Not rated | 26 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ 250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $22,950 | Not rated | Not rated | 27 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $34,075
- Retail value range
- $31,800 - $45,400
- Original MSRP range
- $41,500 - $58,550
- Trade-in range
- $30,005 - $43,560
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 25 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,235
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,630 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 26.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 38092 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $29,325
- Retail value range
- $27,925 - $40,775
- Original MSRP range
- $43,000 - $58,050
- Trade-in range
- $26,075 - $39,030
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 25 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,235
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,630 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 26.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 33325 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $27,825
- Retail value range
- $25,550 - $35,850
- Original MSRP range
- $41,850 - $56,450
- Trade-in range
- $23,690 - $34,265
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,235
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,630 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 26.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26987 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,500
- Retail value range
- $22,625 - $33,475
- Original MSRP range
- $37,500 - $56,650
- Trade-in range
- $20,405 - $31,705
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 23 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,235
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,630 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 26.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 25587 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
250 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $22,950
- Retail value range
- $19,525 - $29,775
- Original MSRP range
- $36,400 - $55,400
- Trade-in range
- $17,115 - $27,850
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,235
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 63 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,630 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 26.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23043 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
