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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 65th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,116 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,116 15,000 mi/yr · $14.11 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #65 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
  2. 2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
  3. 3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
  4. 4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
  6. 65Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class28 MPG $2,116
  7. 92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2021 GLA-ClassOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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GLA-Class MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
GLA250		 Gas 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,116
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
GLA250 4matic		 Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,194
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
AMG GLA35 4matic		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch
AMG GLA45 4matic		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
314 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs. rivals

vs BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid 60 MPGe + 24 MPG · $2,064/yr X3 Plug-in Hybrid saves $52/yr vs BMW X3 27 MPG · $2,194/yr GLA-Class saves $78/yr vs Cadillac XT5 21 MPG · $2,214/yr GLA-Class saves $98/yr vs Cadillac XT6 21 MPG · $2,214/yr GLA-Class saves $98/yr vs Lexus RX 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX saves $94/yr vs Lincoln Nautilus 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Nautilus saves $94/yr vs Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid 57 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,909/yr XC60 Plug-in Hybrid saves $207/yr vs Audi Q3 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Q3 saves $256/yr vs Lincoln Corsair 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Corsair saves $256/yr vs Volvo XC40 26 MPG · $1,788/yr XC40 saves $328/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class per year?

About $2,116 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $14.11 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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