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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

173.6in long

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173.6 in long107.4 in wheelbase63.4 intall79.5 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 136 SUVs (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
250 FWD173.6 in72.0 in79.5 in63.4 in107.4 in5.2 in37.4 ft
GLA 250 4MATIC AWD173.6 in72.0 in79.5 in63.4 in107.4 in5.2 in37.4 ft
AMG 35 4MATIC, AMG 45 4MATIC173.6 in72.0 in79.5 in62.5 in107.4 in5.2 in37.4 ft
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
250 FWD3,384 lb
GLA 250 4MATIC AWD3,494 lb
AMG 35 4MATIC, AMG 45 4MATIC3,494 lb
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
250 FWD, GLA 250 4MATIC AWD15.4 cu ft59.5 cu ft41.0 in38.4 in39.0 in38.1 in
AMG 35 4MATIC, AMG 45 4MATIC15.4 cu ft50.5 cu ft41.0 in38.4 in40.8 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,384 lb
Kilograms
1,535 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

250 FWD. All trims: 3,384 lb to 3,494 lb.

Heavier than 17% of 139 SUVs (2021).

Garage fit

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes90.4 in36.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes114.4 in48.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes66.4 in84.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes114.4 in108.0 in
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes16.5 in20.6 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes28.5 in20.6 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 79.5 in.

Your garage

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Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 90.4 in spare length. 36.0 in each side.
  • Door: 28.5 in spare width. 20.6 in above the roof.

Size class

Subcompact SUV.

Longer than 16% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.4 cu ft. More than 7% of 140 SUVs (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs GLACargo, seats upvs GLA
Mercedes-Benz GLB182.4 in+8.8 in22.0 cu ft+6.6 cu ft
Cadillac XT4181.1 in+7.5 in22.5 cu ft+7.1 cu ft
Toyota RAV4 Prime180.9 in+7.3 in33.5 cu ft+18.1 cu ft
Lincoln Corsair180.6 in+7.0 in26.9 cu ft+11.5 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLA173.6 in-15.4 cu ft-
Jaguar E PACE173.0 in-0.6 in22.4 cu ft+7.0 cu ft
BMW X2172.2 in-1.4 in21.6 cu ft+6.2 cu ft
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque172.1 in-1.5 in21.5 cu ft+6.1 cu ft
Buick Encore168.4 in-5.2 in18.8 cu ft+3.4 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

250 FWD.

Front legroom
41.0 inMore than 40% of 136 SUVs (2021).
Rear legroom
38.4 inMore than 52% of 131 SUVs (2021).
Front headroom
39.0 inMore than 20% of 134 SUVs (2021).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 18% of 131 SUVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked