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"Mercedes has an impressive SUV portfolio in general, but the GLA strikes us as a model that got lost in the shuffle. It looks like a nondescript hatchback, first of all, and the company hasn't really done much to keep it fresh over the years. It's hard to make the case for this round-edged runabout when the competition is so strong."—Ranked #9 out of 12 Subcompact Luxury SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The front-drive GLA 250 subcompact isn't much of an SUV in the traditional sense, but it does serve as a reasonably spunky high-riding hatchback.
Adding 4MATIC all-wheel drive to the GLA 250 only costs $2,000 and a single mile per gallon, and you even pick up a couple of tenths in the race to 60 mph.
The AMG-tuned version of the GLA certainly gets up and goes more rapidly than its lesser siblings, but that starting price seems awfully high to us. If you're going to spend that much, it's advisable to step up to the larger GLC, which is a better vehicle all around.
What are the different versions of the 2025 GLA, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 GLA specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (2.0T Front-Wheel Drive) | $43,000 | Gas | 29 | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC (2.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $45,000 | Gas | 28 | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 (2.0T AWD) | $58,050 | Gas | 24 | 302 hp | 295 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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