DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz GLA-Class
12 model years from 2015 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2026
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Fewest problems
- 2023
The 2026 GLA-Class in brief
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,869 lb (Amg 35 4matic 4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway), for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has 12 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2026, classed as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 29 MPG.
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2015 GLA-Class compares
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,318 lb (Gla 250 4matic 4dr SUV AWD).
2026 GLA-Class pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 GLA-Class
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 10 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
GLA-Class changes by model year
- 2024
- New hybrid version
- Lightest version 221 lb heavier
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 0.4 in longer, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,869 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,869 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,869 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,704 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,704 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,704 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 GLA-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus NX | 40 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q3 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X2 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →