Mercedes-Benz · model year 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Mercedes-Benz GLA model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 415 | 214 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 415 | — | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 415 | 225 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLA 35 4MATIC | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 302 | 202 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLA 35 4MATIC | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 302 | — | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLA 35 4MATIC | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 302 | 189 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 250 | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 221 | 167 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 250 | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 221 | 184 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 250 | 1,991 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 221 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 250 e | 1,332 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | 37 | 217.3 | Dossier |
| GLA 250 e | 1,332 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | 30 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 205 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 220 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 187 | 145 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 220 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 187 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 220 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 187 | 161 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 220 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 187 | 145 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 220 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 187 | 162 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 180 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 170 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 161 | 148 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 161 | 167 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 161 | 148 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 161 | 168 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 153 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 138 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 138 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 152 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 160 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 200 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 148 | 144 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 180 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 134 | 148 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 180 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 134 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLA 180 | 1,332 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 134 | 167 | — | Dossier |
| GLA 250 e | 1,332 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| GLA 250 e | 1,332 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 30 | 217.3 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 28 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 27 | 327 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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26V481000 2026-07-24 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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23V732000 2023-11-01 · model years 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be…
Remedy: Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
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22V365000 2022-05-20 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in…
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in…
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22V232000 2022-04-08 · model years 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is…
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22V125000 2022-03-04 · model years 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners on the rear brake caliper housings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
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21V354000 2021-05-14 · model years 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system…
Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.