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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.6s

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GLA: 6.6 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
GLA 250 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl221 hp258 lb-ft3,494 lb12715.86.6 sTested8-speed DCTAWD$38,230
250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl221 hp258 lb-ft3,384 lb13115.36.8 sTested8-speed DCTFWD$36,230
AMG 35 4MATIC2.0L302 hpN/A3,494 lb17311.6N/AN/AAWD$47,550
AMG 45 4MATIC2.0L382 hpN/A3,494 lb2199.1N/AN/AAWD$54,500

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

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl2221 hp250 FWD$36,230Base$1,371Base
2.0L1302 hpAMG 35 4MATIC$47,550+$11,320$1,536+$165
2.0L1382 hpAMG 45 4MATIC$54,500+$6,950$1,670+$298

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed DCT2250 FWD$36,2306.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 28 mpg, $36,230. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Kia SorentoHybrid S FWD227 hp37 mpg$33,5907.4 s
Hyundai Santa FeHybrid Blue AWD226 hp34 mpg$33,6507.5 s
Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD302 hp38 mpg$38,3505.8 s
Toyota HighlanderHybrid LE FWD243 hp36 mpg$38,735N/A

GLA by year

6.5 s6.6 s6.7 s6.8 s6.9 s7.0 s7.1 s2015201720192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA6.6 s2021 Mitsubishi Outlander…7.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in
Measure2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in
TrimGLA 250 4MATIC AWDOutlander PHEV Black Edition AWD
0-606.6 s7.1 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower221 hp248 hp
Curb weight3,494 lb4,651 lb
hp per ton127107
lb per hp15.818.8
MSRP$38,230N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked