# Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 25-29 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small wagon rated at 25-29 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 26/34 | 29 mpg | $2,850 | 306 g/mi | | GLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 25/33 | 28 mpg | $2,950 | 315 g/mi | | AMG GLA35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 22/30 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 350 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-29 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-29 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-28 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-28 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-28 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-28 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-28 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-27 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-27 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-27 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-28 | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 25-28 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the GLA-Class changed over the years? - **2026:** combined mpg went from 24-29 to 25-29. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 24-28 to 24-29. - **2024:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2022:** AWD became available; 4WD was dropped; combined mpg went from 23-28 to 22-28. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 25-28 to 23-28. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 25-27 to 25-28. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 25-28 to 25-27. ## What does it cost to run a GLA-Class? The EPA puts the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel cost at **$2,850-$3,300 a year**, against about $1,911 for other current small wagon: roughly 61% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,375 in fuel. ## GLA-Class vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Toyota Crown Signia | Hybrid | 38 mpg | $1,750 | | [Buick Envista](/vehicles/buick-envista) | Gas | 30 mpg | $2,250 | | [Subaru Impreza](/vehicles/subaru-impreza) | Gas | 29 mpg | $2,300 | | [Honda HR-V](/vehicles/honda-hr-v) | Gas | 27-28 mpg | $2,400-$2,500 | | Acura ADX | Gas | 27-28 mpg | $2,950-$3,050 | | [Volvo V60](/vehicles/volvo-v60) | Hybrid | 26 mpg | $3,150 | Other current small wagon from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class get? The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is EPA-rated at 25-29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have? The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class? Yes. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has the highest combined rating, up to 29 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for a year? About $2,850-$3,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class? The most efficient 2026 version, the GLA250, is rated 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (29 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 306-350 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class cheap to run compared with other small wagon? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,850-$3,300 compares with about $1,911 for other current small wagon models. 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