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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2016 model. Among 58 small SUVs rated for 2017, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,194 15,000 mi/yr · $14.63 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #39 of 58 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	24	10.2	9.8
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2017 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda CR-V30 MPG $1,550
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39Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class27 MPG $2,194
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58Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2017 GLA-ClassOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

GLA-Class MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250 4matic	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250 4matic	Flex-fuel	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch AMG GLA45 4matic	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 91 cu ft
Cargo volume: 42 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 322 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura MDX Hybrid 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Same fuel cost vs Cadillac XT5 22 MPG · $2,114/yr XT5 saves $81/yr vs Lincoln MKX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr GLA-Class saves $131/yr vs Lexus NX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr GLA-Class saves $176/yr vs Lexus RX 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX saves $173/yr vs Lincoln MKC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr MKC saves $173/yr vs Jaguar F-Pace Diesel 29 MPG · $1,914/yr F-Pace Diesel saves $281/yr vs Lexus NX Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr NX Hybrid saves $694/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?