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

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model year from 2015 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the GLA-Class 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-Class fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 28–29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2025 28–29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2024 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2023 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $29,995 32 listings
2022 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $27,183 53 listings
2021 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $23,000 23 listings
2020 25–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $22,600 14 listings
2019 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $17,657 25 listings
2018 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $14,493 12 listings
2017 26–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl
2016 27–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $14,993 12 listings
2015 25–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $12,999 48 listings

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: engines & MPG

The 2026 GLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 29 MPG.

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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2025 GLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 29 MPG.

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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2024 GLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG.

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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2023 GLA-Class 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 $29,995 on VehiSales (32 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2022 GLA-Class 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 $27,183 on VehiSales (53 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2021 GLA-Class 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 $23,000 on VehiSales (23 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2020 GLA-Class 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 $22,600 on VehiSales (14 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2019 GLA-Class 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 $17,657 on VehiSales (25 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2018 GLA-Class 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 $14,493 on VehiSales (12 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2017 GLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG.

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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2016 GLA-Class 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 $14,993 on VehiSales (12 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-Class: engines & MPG

The 2015 GLA-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $12,999 on VehiSales (48 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
GLA45 AMG 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Premium 23 29 25 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class get?

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

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

The 2026 GLA-Class 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-Class require premium gas?

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

Is there a hybrid or electric GLA-Class?

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 August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/gla-class.

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