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2019 GLA 250 Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $33,950
2019 GLA 250 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Price:   -  From $35,950
2019 AMG GLA 45 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Price:   -  From $53,350
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Overview

A taller, more muscular version of the CLA-Class coupe-like sedan, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the most affordable way to get into one of the automaker's subcompact crossovers. Like its smaller cousin, the GLA-Class has a swoopy design and turbocharged powertrain. Mercedes has also packed the crossover with a good amount of features for the entry-level luxury segment.

What's New for 2019

The GLA-Class carries over mostly unchanged for 2019.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Choosing Your Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Since the GLA-Class and CLA-Class share the same platform and powertrain options, they mirror one another when it comes to choices. Power for the GLA comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine that's rated to make 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available.

The base 2019 GLA 250 is rated by the EPA to get up to 24 miles per gallon city, 33 mpg highway, and 27 combined, while those numbers fall to 23/31/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) with all-wheel drive.

Those seeking more power can opt for the AMG-badged GLA-Class that has one of the more potent four-cylinder engines on the market. The AMG GLA 45 has the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, but it's been upgraded to put out 375 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. The model also gets a bespoke seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive as standard.

Thanks to the upgraded components, the AMG GLA 45 can get to 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 seconds. While it has a lot more performance than the base GLA 250, the AMG GLA 45 doesn't sacrifice a lot in terms of fuel efficiency. The model can get up to 22/28/25 mpg.

The GLA-Class is available in three trims: GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC, and AMG GLA 45.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

GLA250

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 starts at $34,945 (all prices include the $995 destination fee). The GLA 250 4MATIC comes with a lot of the same features as the GLA 250, but adds all-wheel drive as standard and is priced from $36,945.

Standard features include a power liftgate, MB-Tex upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, 14-way power front seats, ambient interior lighting, an eight-inch color display, Bluetooth, two USB ports, an HD Radio receiver, fog lights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

There are numerous options for the GLA 250. The AMG Line Exterior ($2,300) package adds 19-inch AMG wheels, perforated front brakes with painted calipers, and a black headliner. The Night Package ($300) is only available as an add-on with the AMG Line Exterior package and brings black exterior accents and black 19-inch wheels.

There are four available entertainment and convenience packages to make the GLA 250 easier to live with. The Premium Package ($1,800) comes with blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start, heated front seats, a hands-free liftgate, and a six-month trial of SiriusXM Radio. The Convenience Package ($400) adds auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a compass, and a HomeLink garage door opener. The Multimedia Package ($2,300) includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, five years of SiriusXM, advanced voice control, navigation, and three years of map updates. The Smartphone Integration Package ($350) brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The last two packages add advanced safety features to the GLA 250. The Driver Assistance Package ($1,500) adds adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. Lastly, the Parking Assistance Package ($650) includes a surround-view camera system, active park assist, power-folding side mirrors, and auto-dimming mirrors.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

GLA45 AMG

The range-topping AMG GLA 45 costs $54,345, which is a large jump from the lower trims. The model gets the 375-hp engine and all-wheel drive as standard. Standard features for the AMG GLA 45 include an AMG suspension, an AMG exhaust system, an AMG high-performance braking system, bespoke AMG exterior styling, 19-inch wheels, a 4.5-inch color instrument cluster display, blind-spot monitoring, LED headlights and taillights, heated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors, and sport seats.

Once again, there's a litany of packages to choose from. The AMG Aerodynamics Package ($1,950) adds front apron canards, a black front splitter, and an AMG black rear spoiler. The AMG “Red Cut” Extensive Package ($1,650) includes black “Red Cut” leather upholstery and red seat belts. The AMG Dinamica Interior Package ($850) adds an AMG Dinamica steering wheel and black Dinamica trim. The last of the AMG packages, the AMG Dynamic PLUS Package ($2,800) brings an AMG ride control sport suspension with two-stage damping, an AMG limited-slip front differential, an increased top speed of 167 mph, and Race mode.

The Multimedia Package ($2,300), Driver Assistance Package ($1,500), and Parking Assistance Package ($650), and Smartphone Integration Package ($350) return with the same features.

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Unless you're all about performance, the AMG GLA 45's high price tag is hard to justify. For those in inclement weather, the GLA 250 4MATIC is the obvious choice, while the GLA 250 is more than enough car for those in warmer climates. It's hard to believe that heated seats and smartphone integration aren't included on a luxury vehicle, but alas, it's true. Luckily, Mercedes offers those as standalone options, making it easier to get into a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class that has exactly what you want at a more affordable price.

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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is back for another year with some modest updates, offering a stylish compact SUV built off the bones of the CLA-Class sedan. Competing against the INFINITI QX30, Buick Encore, BMW X1, and Audi Q3, the GLA offers the higher driving position everybody wants these days along with the practicality of a hatchback. For those who want something truly crazy, Mercedes-Benz has given us the rip-roaring AMG GLA 45, which packs one of the most powerful four-cylinder engines ever sold to the public under the hood, but the standard GLA 250 will do fine for most people who aren't nuts.

Best Value

We're looking for the best value here, and unfortunately nobody needs an AMG. Instead, we think the best value is with a GLA 250. With only 208 horsepower, all-wheel drive won't make much of a difference and most people wouldn't dream of taking a GLA off road, so we recommend sticking with front-wheel drive.

While the GLA 250 does come fairly well equipped from the factory, we'd spring for the Nut-Brown Leather to make it feel like a real luxury vehicle. We'd also go for the Premium Package and Driver Assistance Package. Here's how our GLA 250 would add up.

  • Model: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
  • Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder
  • Output: 208 hp / 258 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • Fuel Economy: 24 City / 33 Hwy
  • Options: Nut Brown Leather Upholstery ($1,650), Premium Package ($1,800, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start, hands-free tailgate, heated front seats, satellite radio), Driver Assistance Package ($1,500, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist), Panoramic sunroof ($1,500)
  • Base Price: $34,945 (including the $995 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price: $41,395

Performance

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

This year, Mercedes has squeezed an extra six horsepower out of the GLA 250's engine, bringing the total up to 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, although there's no appreciable difference considering the zero-to-60 time remains unchanged at just over 7.0 seconds. The seven-speed transmission can shift from quick-thinking and intelligent in Sport mode to a more earth-friendly "Eco" mode that minimizes fuel use. The GLA 250 manages to be well planted in the corners with minimal body lean, but sacrifices a smooth ride on rough roads. As a vehicle that's marketed as an upscale city car, the GLA 250's suspension can make it feel out of place on American city streets that can be notoriously neglected. The GLA 250's all-wheel drive won't allow for off-road expeditions, but it'll help increase traction in the rain or light snow.

The AMG GLA 45 is the Mr. Hyde to the Dr. Jekyll that is the GLA 250. Mercedes-Benz has boosted the 2.0-liter turbo-four up to a whopping 375 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, enough to send this hot-hatch to 60 mph in a blistering 4.3 seconds. It also receives all-wheel drive, a new exhaust that'll certainly announce your arrival, and a stiffer suspension to make it take corners at high speeds. The handling prowess of the GLA 45 can be dialed up even more with the AMG Dynamic Plus Package which adds a limited slip differential for the front axle, adaptive suspension, and a race mode for when you find yourself on a closed course.

Style

While the GLA may be one of the least expensive ways to get yourself behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz, it doesn't look like it. The GLA 250 follows the Mercedes-Benz corporate design language excellently, looking more like a tall hatchback than a full-on SUV. This approach definitely gives a more European flair to the model, which is a different direction from some other manufacturers who make small crossovers that look awkwardly tall. Inside, the GLA somehow feels modern and somewhat retro at the same time, as if it was inspired by the dawn of the Jet Age. It comes standard with a fairly convincing leatherette, but leather is offered as an upgrade alongside various trim materials like carbon fiber, wood, and aluminum.

The standard AMG GLA 45 looks pretty similar to the GLA 250 to the untrained eye, but it features an aggressive looking bumper, splitter, and rear diffuser. Inside, the AMG GLA 45 is trimmed out like a purpose-built sports car, with Alcantara seats and trim (or DINOMICA, as Mercedes calls it), red seat belts reminiscent of racing harnesses and well-bolstered sport seats. If you want, you can always outfit it with luxury materials like the GLA 250, but if you're going with an AMG, you may as well go big and bold with the AMG Performance Studio Package. This package adds a gigantic rear spoiler along with new wheels, Recaro seats, some aerodynamic tweaks, and a unique, yellow-trimmed interior.

The Best and Worst Things

Like the previous year, the GLA-Class' greatest strength is its price. On one hand, the $34,945 GLA 250 is a great looking entry-level luxury crossover that looks and feels like a real Mercedes, and those who want more are given the option to beef it up.

However, the AMG GLA 45 may be a fantastic performer that'll absolutely put a smile on you face, but it quickly approaches $65,000 if you aren't paying attention. This can make it feel a bit more outclassed compared with some more thoroughbred competitors like the RS3 and BMW M2. That being said, none of these options offer a hatchback or SUV option at this price, so for those who want something like a GLA 45 you may not have many other options.

Right For? Wrong For?

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The GLA 250 is a great car for navigating the city streets, as it's small, maneuverable, and easy to park while giving the higher SUV vantage point that people are craving these days. That being said, it wouldn't be a great car for those with older children as the rear seat is pretty cramped like most subcompact SUVs.

The AMG GLA 45, especially when equipped with the bonkers looking AMG Performance Studio Package with the big wing and loud exhaust, performs the same sort of trick that most supercars do: it makes you feel like a 12 year old. This is something that's infinitely desirable for some, but it may come at the cost of not being taken seriously. Also, don't underestimate the fact that it looks like it's practically begging to be pulled over.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small luxury SUV with a low cost of entry that still manages to look and feel like a a luxury car. Additionally, you can option it to the moon to make it feel super nice. While it may be too small for any real hauling, it'll make a great car for darting around the city or suburbs. For those who want an experience every time they drive, the AMG GLA 45 is a barnstormer, but it can get expensive quickly when you start checking boxes on the option sheets.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 208 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd AMG SPEEDSHIFT auto-shift man w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 33 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 208 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 33 / 28 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
14.8 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$56
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
43.6 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
173.9 "
Exterior Width
71.0 "
Exterior Height
60.0 "
Front Headroom
Rear Headroom
Front Legroom
Rear Legroom
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,296 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Black Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Black Amg Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Matte Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger / Power Remote Heated Driver
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Mb-tex Leatherette / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
10-way (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
10-way (8-way Power)
Front Armrests
10-way (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
8 / 12 Harman/kardon
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Active Brake Assist Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Attention Assist Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Parking Pilot Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Accessories Months

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