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2023 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 s2.5 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2023 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$39,500
250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl221 hp258 lb-ft3,384 lb13115.36.8 sTested8-speed DCTFWD$37,500
AMG 35 4MATIC2.0L302 hpN/A3,494 lb17311.6N/AN/AAWD$49,500
AMG 45 4MATIC2.0L382 hpN/A3,494 lb2199.1N/AN/AAWD$56,650

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$37,500Base$1,371Base
2.0L1302 hpAMG 35 4MATIC$49,500+$12,000$1,536+$165
2.0L1382 hpAMG 45 4MATIC$56,650+$7,150$1,745+$374

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$37,5006.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 28 mpg, $37,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai TucsonHybrid SEL Convenience AWD226 hp37 mpg$34,3106.5 s
Kia SorentoHybrid EX FWD227 hp37 mpg$36,6907.4 s
Toyota HighlanderHybrid LE FWD243 hp36 mpg$40,620N/A
Lexus NX350h AWD239 hp39 mpg$41,9557.2 s
Hyundai Santa FePlug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD261 hp33 mpg$42,410N/A
Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD302 hp38 mpg$43,0905.7 s

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

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA6.6 s2023 Jeep Cherokee8.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2023 Jeep Cherokee
Measure2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA2023 Jeep Cherokee
TrimGLA 250 4MATIC AWDAltitude Lux 4WD
0-606.6 s8.1 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower221 hp180 hp
Curb weight3,494 lb3,875 lb
hp per ton12793
lb per hp15.821.5
MSRP$39,500$37,695

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