- Newest year: 2019
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- Same as 2018
2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 25–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at a glance
The 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class covers 5 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 25–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,930 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017 and 2018; 2019 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,280 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 25–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,830–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,830–$3,200 | First year |
What the 2019 GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$244
$2,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.88
Per 100 miles
$19.53
Five years
$14,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$20more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,060 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,060 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,930–$3,280/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,930.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,060 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,060 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,930–$3,280/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,930, $100 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,130 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,130 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,830–$3,280/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,830.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,830 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,000 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,000 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,830–$3,200/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,830 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,000 |
| GLA250 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (AM7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,000 |
| GLA45 AMG 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,200 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,490 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $950 difference.
- California $3,490
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,890
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2015-2019 (X156)
- 2020
- 2021-2026 (H247)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class get?
EPA rates the 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at 25–28 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2019 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,930 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,930–$3,280 a year. That is a $350 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 100 miles?
About $19.53 per 100 miles for the GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.53 and $21.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compare with other small SUV configurations?
The GLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,930 a year to fuel, $20 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 215 rated small SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class different from the 2018 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2018 and 2019: 4 configurations rated 25–27 MPG combined. See the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for that year.