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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA is a small crossover SUV available in GLA 250 and AMG GLA 35 trim levels. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is optional on the GLA 250 and standard on the performance-tuned AMG variant. Standard features include:

GLA 250

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights, foglights and taillights
  • Automatic high-beams
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Power liftgate
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Push-button start
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Power-adjustable front sport seats with driver's seat memory settings

The GLA also includes the following technology:

  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with a 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Mercedes Me connected services, including remote engine start (complimentary for one year, then a subscription is required)
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

AMG GLA 35

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (302 hp, 295 lb-ft)
  • Performance tuning for:
    • 4Matic all-wheel-drive system
    • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
    • Adaptive suspension
    • Braking system
    • Exhaust system
    • Driving modes
  • Speed-sensing variable steering
  • 19-inch AMG alloy wheels
  • Heated windshield washer system
  • Sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
  • Ambient interior lighting

Mercedes-Benz offers several option packages for the GLA 250:

  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLA and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assistance (steers the GLA back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
    • Active speed limit assist (obeys speed limits and slows for curves)
  • Exclusive package
    • Premium audio system
    • Navigation system
    • Augmented-reality video overlay for navigation display
    • Illuminated doorsills
  • Pinnacle package
    • Contents of Exclusive package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Multi-beam headlights
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Gesture control
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLA and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Other notable stand-alone options for the GLA 250 include:

  • Leather upholstery
  • Multi-contour front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Burmester premium audio system

For the most part, similar options and packages are available for the GLA 35 AMG. Additionally, you can get:

  • 21-inch alloy wheels
  • Exclusive body styling
  • Performance steering wheels with driving mode controls
  • Performance-bolstered, heated multi-contour front seats

Which GLA-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the GLA 250 is the way to go. The standard engine feels stronger than its horsepower numbers suggest, and excellent standard amenities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with the excellent MBUX infotainment system, heated seats, and 18-inch wheels all sweeten the deal. We also think it's worth investing in the Driver Assistance package, which adds vital safety and driver assistance technologies.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
New York, NY
Vehicle
GLA-Class GLA 250
GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC
GLA-Class AMG GLA 35
Vehicle
GLA 250 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
Starting MSRP
$45,000
Avg Price Paid
$42,227
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149 for sale near you
AMG GLA 35
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
Starting MSRP
$58,050
Avg Price Paid
$54,683
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
optional
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
302 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/50R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 34 / 29 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
22 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
351 / 459 miles
338 / 446 miles
297 / 378 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
40.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,858 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.8 in.
Height
63.5 in.
63.5 in.
62.5 in.
Length
173.6 in.
173.6 in.
174.6 in.
Wheelbase
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.4 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$62,717
$66,960
$80,863
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.84
$0.89
$1.08
Depreciation
$23,738
$26,329
$35,486
Financing
$9,072
$9,746
$12,703
Taxes & Fees
$3,663
$3,919
$5,074
Fuel
$11,638
$12,066
$14,070
Insurance
$4,912
$4,971
$5,916
Maintenance
$7,154
$7,251
$4,936
Repairs
$2,540
$2,678
$2,678
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Brown/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Bahia Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Brown/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Bahia Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Classic Red/Black, leather
Bahia Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Sage Grey/Black, leatherette
Exterior
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Night Black
MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno
Cosmos Black Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Polar White