Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43.
Pricing: A used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 ranges from $48,142 to $62,869 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 is priced between $61,307 to $74,375. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45's price is between $59,506 and $73,769, with the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 priced between $70,972 and $79,730.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 loses 42.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 7.1 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLC's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLA being ranked 30 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLC being ranked 23 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 6.3 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLC the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45’s base engine makes 382 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 base engine makes 385 horsepower. The AMG GLA 45 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 338 miles. The AMG GLC 43 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$59,506 - $73,769
Starting MSRP:
$56,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$38,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,900 - $48,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$70,972 - $79,730
Starting MSRP:
$68,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$49,432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,400 - $77,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,913
Price Range:
$48,142 - $62,869
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$37,679
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$26,738 - $46,684
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$67,227
Price Range:
$61,307 - $74,375
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$36,181 - $80,861
# 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 GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 45
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.1 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.7 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 14.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 29.1
Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 59Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 59Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
GLC 300, GLC 300 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
382 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 4750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
385 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
384 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 338 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
36.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
174.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4233 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
62.4 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
