2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.6s
- GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, 221 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 115 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: top 36% of 164 SUVs (2022).
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 | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,494 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $38,400 |
| 250 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,384 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sTested | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $36,400 |
| AMG 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | 3,494 lb | 173 | 11.6 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $47,950 |
| AMG 45 4MATIC | 2.0L | 382 hp | N/A | 3,494 lb | 219 | 9.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $55,400 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 221 hp | 250 FWD | $36,400 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG 35 4MATIC | $47,950 | +$11,550 | $1,536 | +$165 |
| 2.0L | 1 | 382 hp | AMG 45 4MATIC | $55,400 | +$7,450 | $1,745 | +$374 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed DCT | 2 | 250 FWD | $36,400 | 6.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 28 mpg, $36,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 226 hp | 37 mpg | $32,350 | 7.1 s |
| Kia Sorento | Hybrid S FWD | 227 hp | 37 mpg | $34,090 | 7.2 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Hybrid Blue AWD | 226 hp | 34 mpg | $34,300 | 6.9 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Hybrid LE FWD | 243 hp | 36 mpg | $39,555 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $40,300 | 5.8 s |
| Lexus NX | 350h AWD | 239 hp | 39 mpg | $41,550 | 7.2 s |
GLA by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA: 0.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA | 2022 Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.6 s | 7.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 228 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 127 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 15.8 | N/A |
| MSRP | $38,400 | $38,700 |
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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