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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: Gla 250 4matic 4dr SUV AWD, Gla 45 Amg 4matic 4dr SUV AWD
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best): 27 combined · 24 city / 33 hwy
Length: 174–174.8 in
Curb weight: 3,318–3,494 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 30 for similar models.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 174 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,318 lb (Gla 250 4matic 4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 11% better than the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2017

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2016 GLA-Class — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 GLA-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Gla 250 4matic 4dr SUV AWD	174 in	70.9 in	60.6 in	106.3 in	61.8 / 61.4 in	3,318 lb	60/40
Gla 45 Amg 4matic 4dr SUV AWD	174.8 in	70.9 in	58.3 in	106.3 in	61.8 / 61.4 in	3,494 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
GLA250	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	Front-Wheel Drive	24 / 33 / 27	+11%	$3,050	322
GLA250 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	+14%	$3,150	344
GLA250 4matic FFV	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	+14%	$3,150	344
AMG GLA45 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	22 / 28 / 25	-6%	$3,300	361

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

24.3 MPG2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

Similar 2017 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 BMW X3	24 MPG	★★★★★	6
2017 Audi Q5	22 MPG	★★★★★	5
2017 Volvo XC60	26 MPG	★★★★★	4
2017 Lexus NX	31 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 Acura RDX	23 MPG	★★★★★	1
2017 BMW X4	23 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other GLA-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2026 GLA-Class	29	174.4 in	Not rated
2025 GLA-Class	29	174.4 in	Not rated
2024 GLA-Class	28	174.4 in	Not rated
2023 GLA-Class	28	174.4 in	Not rated
2022 GLA-Class	28	174.4 in	Not rated
2021 GLA-Class	28	174.4 in	Not rated
2020 GLA-Class	28	174 in	Not rated
2019 GLA-Class	27	174 in	Not rated
2018 GLA-Class	27	174 in	Not rated
2016 GLA-Class	28	174 in	Not rated
2015 GLA-Class	28	174 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →