2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -25 City / 29 -35 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
208 -375
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica D
Perfect car for a young couple starting a family.
The exterior of the car is a stylish design. The interior is as well. I especially love the 8 inch screen/display. The comfort is standard. I have a young child so the backseat is crammed if you have another adult sitting in the back, due to the car seat. This car is more of a crossover in my opinion and not an SUV. I wish heated seats were a standard feature especially with this luxury car line. It is standard in many other non luxury lines. The reliability is excellent.
accountCircle Ella C
I love that my car has built in navigation
The only problem that I feel that I have with my car is that it is not well insulated when it comes to sound. I can hear the road when I am driving, especially when I am on highways. My car does quite well on gas. I also think that the media system is set up very well.
accountCircle Megen B
It is safe and enjoyable to drive. It is also more spacious than it appears
I like the navigation and safety features. I also like the way the car drives and the way it looks
accountCircle dee H
Black Mercedes gla250 2016.
The car has no major problems other than one of the wheels are always on low pressure and the rest of the wheels have to have their pressures checked every few weeks. It is really comfortable to drive in: the wheels are easy to turn, brakes are sensitive but safe for newbie drivers, seats are comfortable. The passenger seat has no buttons to adjust them and is really hard to move back and forth with the angels, but both front seats have heated settings.
accountCircle Summer S
The gla 250 4matic has everything you could possibly want in a car.
I absolutely love my car. It runs great and has all the extra features that makes it feel like the car is practically driving itself. I love the Wi-Fi option it comes with as well as all the apps included and are already available on the car. It gets really good gas mileage as well.
accountCircle Natasha M
Great luxury compact SUV for city family.
Great compact SUV. Perfect for a small family, with pets, needing a trunk while living in the city. Great comfort and class. Good mileage, comfortable drive. Has nice features with looks and electronics. Love the moon roof. Love the heated seats. Good speakers. Comfortable seats. Bluetooth works great with my phone connection. Compact size is the best for this luxury vehicle.
accountCircle kate s
It is a nice car with many features that add to both the safety and comfort.
It is comfortable and easy to drive or ride in, with many features.
accountCircle Eugene G
Extremely quick response wise.
I like the color-red. I like the speed. I like the SUV crossover concept. I really do not have any complaints. I purchased an extended warranty so maintenance is not an issue.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kaitlin H
2016 Mercedes gla-250 review.
Comfort is poor. Gla-250 has blind spots, small seats, very cramped. It has no backup camera or heated seats. I paid a lot of money for a 'basic' model of a car. Performance is low. Sometimes it stops on its own or feels like it is not advancing fast enough.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GLA 250
208 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG GLA 45
375 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Owner Reviews

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5 stars 69%
4 stars 28%
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2 stars 3%
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accountCircle Daniel D on June 13, 2021
Good reputation of Mercedes Benz.
This car has been my savior all the time. It moderately consume fuel and it is economically to use. When I lost hope of owning a car this car stood by me because it was pocket friendly to maintain. And I give all thanks to Mercedes Benz as a company for making this kind of a car that can suit both the lower, middle and the higher class.
accountCircle dee H on June 3, 2021
Black Mercedes gla250 2016.
The car has no major problems other than one of the wheels are always on low pressure and the rest of the wheels have to have their pressures checked every few weeks. It is really comfortable to drive in: the wheels are easy to turn, brakes are sensitive but safe for newbie drivers, seats are comfortable. The passenger seat has no buttons to adjust them and is really hard to move back and forth with the angels, but both front seats have heated settings.
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Ranks #4 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has an average owner rating of 4.82 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class A Good Car?

Yes. It is very reliable and I like it very much. It also looks very nice and classy. It handles very well and I feel very safe in it.
Patricia W.
Yes, very reliable in the snow and inclement weather. Handles well. However it is expensive to maintain.
Viktoria M.
Great, vehicle. Drives like a dream. Very affordable. Good family car. Great gas mileage. White. Medium size. Spacious trunk with hide away
Kylie S.
Yes, it is very reliable very low maintenance. I only take it to the dealership twice a year to get an oil change.
Jill S.
Awesome love everything about it. Style, space, drive, safety features, reliability, technology, service
Amber M.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

My vehicle is very reliable and it does not have any problems. I have never had any problems with it.
Patricia W.
Very reliable, never had any issues in the weather. However, it is expensive to maintain, and the standard tires are run flats which are difficult to replace.
Viktoria M.
This car is very reliable and comes with a lot of perks, safety is a big reason why I purchased this vehicle.
Kay R.
It is very reliable, so far I've had it for over 2 yrs and had to take it to the dealership only for an oil change.
Chris H.
No problems at all. Super reliable haven't had any issues with anything Love the dealership service.
Michael R.

Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class A Good Value?

I do not know what it would cost today. I bought the vehicle used and when I purchased it I felt like it was a good value.
Patricia W.
Standard without many add ons is about 40,000. Can only take premium gas and is expensive in maintenance. As much as I love how reliable it is, do not know if I would buy it again.
Viktoria M.
I think the Mercedes is of good value. I think it’s predicted reasonably. The Mercedes cost 32,000 for the basic option but that's all I need
Elena G.
When I first purchased my vehicle in 2017 it was still fairly new I spent $27,000 which I thought was an amazing deal
Tom S.
36, 000 which is more than I wanted to pay but it’s worth it. Planning on keeping it for years to come.
Beth K.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2016 mercedes GLA 250 have a spare tire?

Answer: The 2016 mercedes gla 250 does have a spare tire. It is located in the trunk, under the pannel. If You look for a small seam in the lining of the trunk You will notice that a small panel can be lifted up....
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Safety & Reliability

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