2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA mpg
Combined mpg, 250 FWD
28mpg
- 25 city, 34 highway.
- Top 16% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 4 trims: 23 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | 12.7 | 356 | $1,371 |
| GLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| AMG 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| AMG 45 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | N/A | N/A | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
250 FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $40.64
- Top trim: AMG 45 4MATIC. $1,670 a year. $298 more than the 250 FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.41 |
| 300 miles | 8.8 | $28.24 |
| 500 miles | 14.7 | $47.06 |
| 1,000 miles | 29.4 | $94.12 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
250 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA | 250 FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in | Outlander PHEV Black Edition AWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 BMW X2 | sDrive28i FWD | 27 mpg |
| 2021 Cadillac XT4 | Luxury FWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | 17 mpg |
| 2021 BMW X1 | sDrive28i FWD | 27 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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