Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.1 in. Class median 38.9 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.2 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 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?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.4 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the GLA a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,230 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 173.6 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLA a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 5% of 137
Is the GLA a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.2 in clearance, 63.4 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLA a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLA worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $36,230
- Predicted price
- $35,149
- Gap
- +$1,081 (+3%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLA a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 FWD | $36,230 | 11.4 cents | 59.5 cu ft | 221 hp |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid S FWD | $33,590 | 8.6 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 227 hp |
Compared with 1,036 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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