2020-present GLA OverviewMercedes GLA Overview (2020 - present)
H247
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 168 mph
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- 4.3 - 11.0 seconds
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- 114 - 415 hp
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- 24.7 - 213.8 mpg
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- 3,263 - 3,913 lbs
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- 15 - 50.5 ft3
This generation of the Mercedes GLA (H247) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2020. It's a front engined SUV with front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or front-biased four-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 114 hp 1.3 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid gasoline engine all the way to a 415 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the GLA is the Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 415 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.37 lb/hp it has a top speed of 168 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes GLA 250 e is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,977 miles and can store 15.7-48.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.