Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model year from 2015 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the GLA 250 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 29 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 28–29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $47,742 265 listings
2025 28–29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $38,848 258 listings
2024 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $32,988 7 listings
2023 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $29,478 50 listings
2022 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $27,889 72 listings
2021 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $23,998 87 listings
2020 25–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $19,982 48 listings
2019 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $17,998 93 listings
2018 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $15,744 60 listings
2017 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $15,998 18 listings
2016 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $10,500 5 listings
2015 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $14,363 6 listings

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2026 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 29 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $47,742 on VehiSales (265 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 25 33 28 MPG

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2025 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 29 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $38,848 on VehiSales (258 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 25 33 28 MPG

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2024 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $32,988 on VehiSales (7 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 25 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 24 32 27 MPG

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2023 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $29,478 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 24 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 23 32 26 MPG

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2022 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $27,889 on VehiSales (72 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 24 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 23 32 26 MPG

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2021 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $23,998 on VehiSales (87 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 25 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM8) Premium 24 33 27 MPG

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2020 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $19,982 on VehiSales (48 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 22 30 25 MPG

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2019 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,998 on VehiSales (93 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 33 27 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 23 31 26 MPG

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2018 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $15,744 on VehiSales (60 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 33 27 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 23 31 26 MPG

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2017 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $15,998 on VehiSales (18 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 33 27 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 23 31 26 MPG

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2016 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,500 on VehiSales (5 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 25 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 31 27 MPG

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: engines & MPG

The 2015 GLA 250 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $14,363 on VehiSales (6 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 25 34 28 MPG
GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 24 31 27 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the GLA 250 range from 27 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?

The 2026 GLA 250 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas GLA 250 version specifies premium gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric GLA 250?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of October 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/gla-250.

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