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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $42,400 – $60,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 11.6 L/100km

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The GLA is the smallest and most affordable member of the Mercedes-Benz family of SUVs and crossovers. In addition to a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 221 horsepower, the base GLA 250 4MATIC benefits from a refined and fully independent suspension, not to mention an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. A panoramic sunroof also comes standard. AMG GLA 35 4MATIC and AMG GLA 45 4MATIC+ models are available if you like performance.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: The SUV Evolution

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC: Just The Badge, Please

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Practical or Sporty?

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We Are Driving The Mercedes-Benz GLA This Week

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and GLA 45AMG - Two versions, no waiting...

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA: We're Driving It This Week!

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB Are Refreshed and Mildly Electrified

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Top Makes and Models in 2021 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

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Mercedes-Benz Canada Recalls 40,000 Vehicles for 3 Separate Issues

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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 is Back With a 382-hp Engine

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets Bigger, Racier and Safer

The second-generation 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA was unveiled today as the fifth member in the German automaker’s new compact lineup and a sporty brother of the functional GLB . While just a bit shorter than its predecessor, the new GLA is 10 centimetres taller resulting in more headroom at the front …December 11, 2019

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car2go brings New Mercedes-Benz vehicles to Montreal

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Subtle Changes

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Mercedes-AMG's Smallest Vehicles Will Be Even Faster

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Pricing Unveiled

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Review: 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Two versions are available: First of all, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 starts at $37,200. It comes with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a 208 horsepower turbocharged inline-four. For more performance, it is possible to step up to the GLA 45 AMG, which offers 355 horsepower out of an upgraded version of …

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA Teaser

At the 2013 Frankfurt auto show, Mercedes-Benz will unveil its latest new model, the GLA-Class, a compact SUV (or possibly a wagon), which goes head-to-head with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.

The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Spectacular interior design
More room in the back
Multipurpose trunk

Cons

Poor rear visibility
Prices can go up quickly

Global rating

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Subcompact luxury SUVs

Fuel economy	N/A
Reliability	N/A
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	N/A
Driving	N/A
Overall	N/A

What's new in 2021

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