2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA Model Review

Mercedes-Benz GLA Key Features

Starting at $41,500 MSRP*

• 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (221 horsepower / 258 lb-ft of torque) with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and your choice of Front-Wheel Drive or 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive
• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) featuring Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
• Standard remote start
• Standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display
• LED headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps, and taillamps
• Six-speaker stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Optional AMG® Line with Night Package

Sleek Styling & Dynamic Performance

The Mercedes-Benz GLA features a handsome, rugged exterior that manages to stand out from the ordinary. This sophisticated machine is subtly styled to combine the boldness of an SUV with a vehicle that is unmistakably Mercedes-Benz. Surprisingly, its shape is quite aerodynamic which allows the GLA to boast its fuel economy of up to 26 MPG city, 34 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined. Despite its economical MPG ratings, the GLA does not slouch when called into action. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is smooth and responsive, delivering 221 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels or all four when equipped with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. All 4MATIC® models include the Off-Road Engineering package which offers an off-road driving mode to make the Mercedes-Benz GLA even more sure-footed when faced with difficult terrain.

Your Personal Assistant

Every Mercedes-Benz GLA comes standard with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience, abbreviated MBUX. This groundbreaking infotainment system utilizes HD screens and graphics with customizable displays, a full-color head-up display, navigation featuring augmented reality, and learning-capable software. The result is an in-car infotainment experience like never before. By simply speaking the “Hey Mercedes” prompt, your GLA can set a navigation route, change the climate control temperature, or change radio stations. You can do all of this with conversation voice prompts that your vehicle understands, allowing you to focus on driving without having to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road. A pair of 10.25-inch screens provide necessary information and controls to help keep you informed and engaged when behind the wheel. An optional heads-up display further augments the capabilities of the MBUX system.