2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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$34,850
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 5, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

A good amount of legroom in the rear seat

Road noise is audible in the cabin

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-class is a mid-cycle refresh and gets a new updated front grille, there are more standard features on offer and the powertrain now receive a mild hybrid treatment.

Comfortable cabin

Cargo space is not the best

Plenty of features on the option

Specs & Features

$34,850

price

221 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

8-speed Auto-Shift Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The GLA uses its 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 and 48-volt hybrid system to produce 221 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This gives the GLA mated with the 8-speed automatic transmission gets a 0-60 of 6.3 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-class MPG figures are not out yet but stay tuned because we will be covering everything as soon as it gets out. As part of the subcompact SUV, the Mercedes GLA competes with the BMW X1, the Mazda CX-50, and the Volvo XC40. It offers 4 trims, starting off at an estimated MSRP of $39,000.

Buying Advice

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-class is a serious contender in the premium subcompact SUV segment. It offers a good amount of space interior space with a boatload of features to make your lives easier. Mercedes make sure to use the best possible material for the interiors and offers a comfortable space to be in. However, it lacks in certain areas such as the cargo space is not the best and also the road noises sneak into your cabin which can be a problem considering the price range. Overall, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA class is a solid consideration if you can work around the not-so-major shortcomings.

Trims

    GLA 250
    $34,850 Est. onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 221 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,850

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.5

Horsepower

382 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

354 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$37,000

Gasoline

6.43

184 hp @ 4800 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$37,895- $44,495

Gasoline

6.75

235 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec14.8 sec130 mph
    7.7 sec--
    2024 Audi Q3

    Ranked #3

    8.6 sec16.3 sec130 mph

    2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg13.5 gal.- -
      24 mpg29 mpg26 mpg15.9 gal.381.6/461.1 mi.
      2024 Audi Q3

      Ranked #3

      22 mpg29 mpg-15.9 gal.-

      2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        173.6 in.72.2 in.63.5 in.-107.4 in. -
        181.1 in.76.7 in.63.2 in.6.7 in.109.4 in. -
        2024 Audi Q3

        Ranked #2

        176.6 in.72.8 in.62.9 in.-105.5 in.

        2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          --50.5 cu.ft. -
          22.5 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.
          2024 Audi Q3

          Ranked #3

          23.7 cu.ft.-48 cu.ft.

          2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            50.5 cu.ft.-50.5 cu.ft. -
            2024 Audi Q3

            Ranked #2

            48 cu.ft.23.7 cu.ft.48 cu.ft.
            48.9 cu.ft.22.5 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.

            2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3450 lbs. -
              2000 lbs.1267 lbs.3660 lbs.
              2024 Audi Q3

              Ranked #2

              -1091 lbs.3902 lbs.

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