2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
When we compare the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA ranges from $18,497 to $28,996 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced between $20,991 to $30,976.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA both lose 42.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 7.1 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz GLA is ranked 5 out of 13 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is ranked 30 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA is ranked 30 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 6.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA makes 208 horsepower. The GLA is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The GLA is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 503 miles. This gives the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$33,831
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $42,650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,914
Price Range:
$18,497 - $28,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,031
Price Range:
$20,991 - $30,976
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$26,100
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$18,480 - $31,559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.1 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.4
Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
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52 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
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12 out of / 59Ranking
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52 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 45, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 503 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
173.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
173.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno / Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno Matte / Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige / Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige / Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
