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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45

Rating7.6

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$49,580

Starting Price

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Nathan Dyer

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Updated on September 26, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Upscale interior and handsome looks	The cramped rear cabin area	New 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Impressive throttle response	Subpar cargo capacity	New standard features include dual-zone climate control, keyless start, and more
Intuitive infotainment interface with quick response time	Harsh ride	Updated backup camera
		Updated Premium Package
		Revised optional features, exterior pallet, and interior upholstery choices

Specs & Features

$49,580

price

375 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

350 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 SUV is a proud member of the subcompact SUV segment, locking horns with less expensive cars with weaker engines like the BMW X1 SUV and the Audi Q3 SUV. With a single trim, the AMG GLA 45 carries a base price of MSRP $49,580. Its 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission give the SUV 375 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 4.3 seconds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG GLA 45 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 25 MPG, a number that is great for the class and highly improves the AMG GLA 45's practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 4.9 inches.

Buying Advice

There are many optional features and packages available. You can start with the Premium Package $2,400. It adds heated front seats, a garage door opener, KEYLESS-GO, and more. The Driver Assistance Package is also a great choice which includes features like lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.

Trims

Base
$49,580 onwards

18-way Alcantara-upholstered sports seats
Adaptive rear-wheel steering
Sport Design exterior styling

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Torque

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #1	4 sec	-	-
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #2	5.1 sec	14.0 sec	155 mph
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #2	5.1 sec	13.6 sec	156 mph
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #3	6.2 sec	14.7 sec	113 mph
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #4	6.3 sec	14.7 sec	127 mph
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #5	6.6 sec	15 sec	123 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	14.8 gal.	325.6/429.2 mi.
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #1	22 mpg	32 mpg	26 mpg	16.1 gal.	354.2/515.2 mi.
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #3	21 mpg	28 mpg	24 mpg	17.7 gal.	371.7/495.6 mi.
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #4	18 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	19.5 gal.	304/448 mi.
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #5	17 mpg	24 mpg	19 mpg	19.8 gal.	336.6/475.2 mi.
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #5	17 mpg	23 mpg	19 mpg	19.8 gal.	336.6/455.4 mi.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #6	175 in.	71 in.	58.2 in.	4.8 in.	106.3 in.
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #1	193.6 in.	77.2 in.	67.6 in.	5.6 in.	111 in.
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #2	184.3 in.	82.6 in.	63.9 in.	7.8 in.	110.5 in.
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #3	183.8 in.	74.1 in.	66.1 in.	8 in.	110.6 in.
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #4	183 in.	75.2 in.	65.3 in.	8 in.	110.5 in.
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #5	175.4 in.	71.1 in.	62.5 in.	7.2 in.	105.1 in.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #3	14.9 cu.ft.	-	43.6 cu.ft.
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #1	29.1 cu.ft.	63 cu.ft.	57.3 cu.ft.
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #2	17.7 cu.ft.	-	53 cu.ft.
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #4	27.6 cu.ft.	104 cu.ft.	15.5 cu.ft.
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #5	27.1 cu.ft.	101.2 cu.ft.	58.7 cu.ft.
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #6	26.1 cu.ft.	132.3 cu.ft.	76.9 cu.ft.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #1	43.6 cu.ft.	14.9 cu.ft.	43.6 cu.ft.	-
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #2	15.5 cu.ft.	27.6 cu.ft.	15.5 cu.ft.	-
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #3	57.3 cu.ft.	29.1 cu.ft.	57.3 cu.ft.	98 ft.
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #4	53 cu.ft.	17.7 cu.ft.	53 cu.ft.	-
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #5	13.3 cu.ft.	27.1 cu.ft.	58.7 cu.ft.	-
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #6	12.4 cu.ft.	26.1 cu.ft.	76.9 cu.ft.	-

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 Ranked #6	3269 lbs.	-	3457 lbs.
2016 Porsche Macan Ranked #1	5291 lbs.	1510 lbs.	4112 lbs.
2016 Acura MDX Ranked #2	5000 lbs.	1464 lbs.	4213 lbs.
2016 Audi SQ5 Ranked #3	4400 lbs.	1047 lbs.	4420 lbs.
2016 BMW X1 Ranked #4	3968 lbs.	900 lbs.	3660 lbs.
2016 BMW X3 Ranked #5	3500 lbs.	910 lbs.	4030 lbs.

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