2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, 208 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 107 of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 110 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 208 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,340 lb | 125 | 16.1 | 7.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $36,250 |
| 250 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 208 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,164 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 7.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $34,250 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 208 hp | 250 FWD | $34,250 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 2 | 250 FWD | $34,250 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 208 hp, 28 mpg, $34,250. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid XLE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $29,645 | N/A |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $30,360 | 7.5 s |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 221 hp | 41 mpg | $33,040 | N/A |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper S E ALL4 AWD | 221 hp | 29 mpg | $37,900 | 7.0 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Hybrid LE FWD | 243 hp | 36 mpg | $38,200 | N/A |
GLA by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Toyota Highlander: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Toyota Highlander.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA | 2020 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLA 250 4MATIC AWD | L FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 6.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 295 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 4,145 lb |
| hp per ton | 125 | 142 |
| lb per hp | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| MSRP | $36,250 | $34,600 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree