Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Trax leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Trax
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 23 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Chevrolet Trax |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 29 mpg | 30 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,600 | $2,050 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 306 g/mi | 296 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 1.4 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM8), Automatic (AM7) | Automatic 6-spd, Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium or E85 | Regular, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 23 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
GLA-Class vs Trax: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the Chevrolet Trax?
The Chevrolet Trax is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Trax runs about $2,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,600 for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class — a difference of roughly $550 per year.
What engines do the GLA-Class and Trax offer?
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. Chevrolet Trax: SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 1.4.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and the Chevrolet Trax as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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