Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 125.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: family car.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Not enough data | N/A |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GLA a good family car?
Not enough data.
Is the GLA a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,250 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 173.9 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLA a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 4% of 130
Is the GLA a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 60.0 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLA a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLA worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $34,250
- Predicted price
- $33,938
- Gap
- +$312 (+0.9%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLA a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 FWD | $34,250 | 11.4 cents | 43.6 cu ft | 208 hp |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid LX AWD | $27,850 | 8.4 cents | 68.7 cu ft | 212 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD | $28,350 | 8.0 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 219 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $33,040 | 6.7 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 221 hp |
Compared with 1,008 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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