Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.1 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.2 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 166.
- Price: 6% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat 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 $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 6% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.4 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the GLA a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,500 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 173.6 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLA a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 7% of 154
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, 63.5 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | 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 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLA worth the money?
No. Priced 6% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $37,500
- Predicted price
- $35,214
- Gap
- +$2,286 (+6%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLA a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 FWD | $37,500 | 11.4 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 221 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD | $31,350 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 226 hp |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid EX FWD | $36,690 | 8.6 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 227 hp |
Compared with 1,183 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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