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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA trim levels explained

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250 FWD$36,230GLA 250 4MATIC AWD$38,230AMG 35 4MATIC$47,550AMG 45 4MATIC$54,500
4 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 4 trims

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
250 FWD$36,230$1,0972.0L 4cyl221 hpFWD8-speed DCT28 mpg5
GLA 250 4MATIC AWD$38,230$1,0972.0L 4cyl221 hpAWD8-speed DCT27 mpg5
AMG 35 4MATIC$47,550$1,0972.0L302 hpAWDN/A25 mpg5
AMG 45 4MATIC$54,500$1,0972.0L382 hpAWDN/A23 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. 250 to GLA 250: +$2,000

    250 FWD $36,230 to GLA 250 4MATIC AWD $38,230.

    • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
    • MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  2. GLA 250 to AMG 35: +$9,320

    GLA 250 4MATIC AWD $38,230 to AMG 35 4MATIC $47,550.

    • Power: 221 hp to 302 hp.
    • MPG: 27 mpg to 25 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  3. AMG 35 to AMG 45: +$6,950

    AMG 35 4MATIC $47,550 to AMG 45 4MATIC $54,500.

    • Power: 302 hp to 382 hp.
    • MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Leather seats: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Heated front seats: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Heated steering wheel: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • 360 camera: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Navigation: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Premium audio: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Panoramic roof: optional from 250 FWD, $36,230.
  • Not on any trim: a third row, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: features by trim
Feature250 FWDGLA 250 4MATIC AWD
Leather seatsOO
Heated front seatsOO
Heated steering wheelOO
360 cameraOO
Blind spot warningSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSS
Power liftgate or trunkSS
Third rowNN
NavigationOO
Premium audioOO
Remote startSS
Heated rear seatsNN
Panoramic roofOO

No equipment data: AMG 35 4MATIC, AMG 45 4MATIC.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, $38,230.
  • The most hp: AMG 45 4MATIC, 382 hp, $54,500.
  • The best mpg: 250 FWD, 28 mpg, $36,230.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: AMG 35 4MATIC, AMG 45 4MATIC.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$1,980.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
250 FWD$34,250$36,230+$1,980
GLA 250 4MATIC AWD$36,250$38,230+$1,980

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked