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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,116 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,116 15,000 mi/yr · $14.11 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #39 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
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39Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class28 MPG $2,116
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 GLA-ClassOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

GLA-Class MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250 4matic	Flex-fuel	24 MPG	31 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch GLA250 4matic	Gas	24 MPG	31 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch AMG GLA45 4matic	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 91 cu ft
Cargo volume: 42 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 312 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs. rivals

vs Audi Q5 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr GLA-Class saves $19/yr vs Lexus RX 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX saves $94/yr vs Lincoln MKC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr MKC saves $94/yr vs Lexus RX Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr RX Hybrid saves $141/yr vs Audi Q5 Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr GLA-Class saves $163/yr vs Lincoln MKX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr GLA-Class saves $209/yr vs BMW X3 Diesel 30 MPG · $1,850/yr X3 Diesel saves $266/yr vs Lexus NX Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr NX Hybrid saves $663/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 25 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?