Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | — | — | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.00, Fuel type: Gasoline, Horsepower: 375.00, Engine configuration: In-Line | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.00 | Gasoline | 375.00 | In-Line |
| 2016 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2022 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: AMG GLA35, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLA35 | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $36,250, Trim: GLA250, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLA250 | $36,250 |
| 2019 | Base price: $53,350, Trim: AMG GLA45, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLA45 | $53,350 |
| 2018 | Base price: $56,250, Trim: AMG GLC 63 S, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLC 63 S | $56,250 |
| 2017 | Base price: $32,850, Trim: AMG GLA45, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLA45 | $32,850 |
| 2016 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2015 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2014 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2013 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2012 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2011 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Turbo | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.4, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 107.4 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 18 | 20 | CD + Stereo | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 421 | 14.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Brakes: Front vented discs; rear solid discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 18 | 18 | — | Yes | Front vented discs; rear solid discs |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 421 | 14.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV FWD |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | optional | optional | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV FWD |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | optional | — | 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV 4WD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | — | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | — | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR FWD |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints reported.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents a strong initial impression with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA, suggesting excellent build quality for early models.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged in its initial assessment.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting excellent initial reliability.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints according to NHTSA data.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, pointing to excellent reliability.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an intriguing, if data-sparse, ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents a compelling, if somewhat data-limited, picture of reliability.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture of reliability.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, earning an 'Excellent' reliability verdict.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an unusual ownership profile due to a complete absence of reported recalls and complaints in the provided data.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published GLA-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints reported.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz gla-class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints reported. and given its excellent reported reliability and lack of reported issues, the 2026 mercedes-benz gla-class should hold its value well, provided it has been maintained. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints