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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2015–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for 12 model years, 2015 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 25–29 MPG combined and costing $2,790–$3,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2015 is the 2026 GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 29 MPG.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 (H247) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | — | 25–29 | $2,790–$3,180 |
| 2025 | — | 24–29 | $2,790–$3,340 |
| 2024 | — | 24–28 | $2,820–$3,340 |
| 2023 | 22–28 | — | $2,910–$3,690 |
| 2022 | 22–28 | — | $2,910–$3,720 |
| 2021 | 23–28 | — | $2,850–$3,540 |
| 2020 Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 25–28 | — | $2,880–$3,160 |
| 2015-2019 (X156) Generation page | |||
| 2019 | 25–27 | — | $2,930–$3,280 |
| 2018 | 25–27 | — | $2,930–$3,280 |
| 2017 | 25–27 | — | $2,930–$3,280 |
| 2016 | 25–28 | — | $2,830–$3,280 |
| 2015 | 25–28 | — | $2,830–$3,200 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class generations
3 generations between 2015 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class run 22–29 MPG across model years 2015 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 25–29 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2015, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,790–$3,180 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,790.
Has the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 28 MPG in 2015 to 29 MPG in 2026, 1 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2024 to 2026 (24–29 MPG).
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2019. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.