Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 0-60 Times by Year & Trim

The quickest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 (2021–2023): 4.3 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the GLA-Class GLA 250 (2021–present), takes 6.8 seconds.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times

Fastest trim
4.3 s
2021–2023 AMG GLA 45
Slowest trim in our data
7.2 s
2015–2020 GLA250
Coverage
5 figures
Model years 2015–2027

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 0-60 mph by year and trim

Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.

Model yearTrimhpDrivetrain0-60 mphSource
2021–present
H247
AMG GLA 35
2.0L turbo inline-4 (AMG-enhanced) · est.
302AWD (4MATIC)5.0 sManufacturer [1][2][3]
2021–present
H247
GLA 250
2.0L turbo inline-4 · est. FWD; 4MATIC 6.6
221FWD / AWD (4MATIC)6.8 sManufacturer [1][4][3]
2021–2023
H247
AMG GLA 45
2.0L turbo inline-4 · est.
382AWD (4MATIC+)4.3 sManufacturer [1][5][6]
2015–2020
X156
GLA250
2.0L turbo inline-4 · 2017 FWD; 4MATIC 7.1
208FWD / AWD (4MATIC)7.2 sManufacturer [7][8][9][10]
2016–2019
X156
AMG GLA45
2.0L twin-scroll turbo inline-4 · 2017
375AWD (4MATIC)4.3 sManufacturer [11][12][13][14]

Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.

More on the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-60 of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

The current Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 to 6.8 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest GLA-Class in our data is the GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 (2021–2023) at 4.3 seconds.

How fast is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

By published 0-60 mph times: AMG GLA 35 5.0 s (302 hp); GLA 250 6.8 s (221 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).

What is the fastest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

The quickest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class to 60 mph is the GLA-Class AMG GLA 45 (2021–2023), at 4.3 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 382 hp. est.

Sources

  1. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 GLA Quick Reference Guide.
  2. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 SUV Specifications.
  3. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-Benz USA Model Line Updates (MY27 pricing).
  4. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC SUV Specifications.
  5. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 SUV Specifications.
  6. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY23 pricing overview).
  7. Mercedes-Benz USA press release via PR Newswire — Pricing on 2015 C-Class and GLA (July 29, 2014).
  8. Velocity Journal — 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class configurations (US).
  9. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC Specifications.
  10. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLA Quick Reference Guide.
  11. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 Specifications.
  12. Mercedes-Benz USA media — Model Year 2016-2017 Suggested Retail Prices.
  13. Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 GLA Quick Reference Guide.
  14. Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) (secondary).