2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
GLA 250 FWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 50.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 63.5 in |
| Overall length | 173.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 221 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,500 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut/wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | multilink |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3604 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3604 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety19 std · 15 opt
- Blind Spot Assist
- Surround View System optional
- 7 air bags
- Active Brake Assist
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- Attention Assist
- Body structure
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Crosswind Assist
- Cruise control
- Electric parking brake
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Electronic Traction System
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service
- Rearview camera
- Seat belt technology
- Active Blind Spot Assist optional
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC optional
- Active Emergency Stop Assist optional
- Active Lane Keeping Assist optional
- Active Speed Limit Assist optional
- Active Steering Assist optional
- DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control optional
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist optional
- PRE-SAFE Sound optional
- Pre-safe optional
- Pre-safe PLUS optional
- Rear-seat side-impact air bags optional
- Sport brake system optional
- Traffic Sign Assist optional
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Infotainment16 std · 14 opt
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- In-car WiFi optional
- "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display
- 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- HD Radio receiver
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Over-the-air software updates
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- Steering-wheel Touch Control Buttons
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Advanced Sound System optional
- Augmented video for navigation optional
- Biometric authentication optional
- Burmester Surround Sound System optional
- Dolby Atmos optional
- Head-Up Display optional
- Inductive wireless charging and NFC pairing optional
- MB Navigation optional
- MBUX Interior Assistant optional
- No-charge navigation map updates for 1 year optional
- Online Music Streaming optional
- Route-based Speed Adaptation optional
- Sound Personalization optional
Convenience3 std · 3 opt
- Household-type 115V power outlet
- Power liftgate
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Garage door opener optional
- Hands-free Access optional
- Keyless-go optional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
Seating3 std · 5 opt
- Heated front seats optional
- 40/20/40-split folding/reclining rear seats
- MB-Tex upholstery
- Power front seats with 3-position memory
- Adjustable rear seats optional
- Leather upholstery optional
- MB-Tex/microfiber upholstery optional
- Sport front seats optional
Interior5 std · 11 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 4-way manually adjustable steering column
- Auto-dimming driver-side and inside rearview mirrors
- Illuminated entry system
- Outside temperature display
- Star Pattern trim
- 64-color LED ambient lighting with illuminated vents optional
- AMG floor mats optional
- Brushed aluminum trim optional
- Brushed stainless steel pedals optional
- Carbon Structure trim optional
- Illuminated Star Pattern trim optional
- Illuminated front door sills optional
- Natural Grain Black Linden wood trim optional
- Natural Grain Brown Linden wood optional
- Sport steering wheel optional
Exterior11 std · 15 opt
- Power-folding side mirrors
- 18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
- Aluminum roof rails
- Chrome load sill guard
- Heated power side mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- LED front foglamps
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- Privacy glass
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- 18-inch twin 5-spoke aero wheels optional
- 18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels, dark grey optional
- 19-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels w/black accents optional
- 19-inch twin 5-spoke wheels optional
- 20-inch AMG multispoke wheels, black optional
- AMG Night Package optional
- AMG body styling optional
- Active LED headlamps optional
- Chrome diamond-block grille optional
- Deletion of model badges optional
- Heated windshield washers optional
- LED logo projectors optional
- Night Package optional
- Panorama roof optional
- Body-color roof spoiler optional
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- 8G-DCT 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Dynamic Select
- ECO Start/Stop system
- Hybrid Starter-Generator
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- 4-wheel independent suspension
- Direct-Steer
- Electromechanical power steering
- Torque Vectoring Brake
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 GLA-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the GLA 250
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250?
The manufacturer lists $41,500 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.