Mercedes-Benz GLA

Year

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 57% Detailed ratings

Price $51,000 – $61,800 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.3 – 11.0 L/100km

Sharing its platform with the CLA, the GLA subcompact crossover gets a few tweaks and upgraded equipment for 2024. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine benefits from mild hybrid technology in the GLA 250 4Matic and AMG GLA 35 4Matic for slightly improved fuel economy. The top-line AMG GLA 45 4Matic+ cranks out 382 horsepower and burns a good amount of rubber on the track, but proves uncomfortably stiff on poorly maintained roads.

The Car Guide rating 57%

Pros

Less energy-consuming engines
Sporty and very sporty AMG versions
Colorful and sophisticated interior

Cons

Complex MBUX system
Firm suspensions (AMG versions)
Trunk volume below segment average

Global rating

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	5/10
Overall	5/10

Subcompact luxury SUVs

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What's new in 2024

Aesthetic revisions, mild hybridization, addition of equipment, multimedia system with 10.25-inch screens as standard.

Competitors

Recalls

none