Mercedes-Benz GLA

Years2014–present
Generations5
Total variants164
Body stylesSUV
PlatformMFA · MFA2
DesignerRobert Lešnik, Michael Frei, Mark Fetherston · Balázs Filczer, Gabriel Nemeth
AssemblyGermany: Rastatt · China: Beijing · India: Pune · Thailand: Samut Prakan · Brazil: Iracemápolis · Malaysia: Pekan · Indonesia: Bogor
Also known asEQA

The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a SUV model, produced 2014–present, spanning 5 generations with 164 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the GLA Electric (2026-), GLA Facelift 2023 (2023-), GLA (2020-2023) and GLA Facelift 2017 (2017-2020). The GLA (2020-2023) generation is the most extensively documented, with 51 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 5

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has 5 generations with 164 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz GLA produced?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has been produced 2014–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz GLA?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

H247Platform · 1 body variant
X156 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
X156Platform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

31,413Estimated total · €6,283 per year
  • Depreciation22,470
  • Fuel / energy3,443
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance1,750
  • Road tax0

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Mercedes-Benz GLA: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • EQA
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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
GLA (2014-2017)2014–2017159 hp9 s51€35k–€74k★ 4.3
GLA Facelift 2017 (2017-2020)2017–2020145 hp9.2 s27€38k–€92k★ 4.0
GLA (2020-2023)2020–2023169 hp8.5 s51€46k–€112k★ 4.0
GLA Facelift 2023 (2023-)2023–present171 hp8.5 s27€49k–€135k★ 3.3
GLA Electric (2026-)2026–present290 hp6.8 s8€50k–€63k

Equipment

GLA Electric (2026-)

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have Apple CarPlay?
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Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have parking sensors?
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Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have a reversing camera?
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Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have cruise control?
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Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have a driver airbag?
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