Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive and other drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Drivetrain — All Years

Year	Trim	Drive	Transmission	Engine	MPG Comb.
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	25
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	29
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	24
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	29
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	24
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	27
2023	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	25
2023	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2023	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	26
2023	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	22
2022	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	22
2022	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	26
2022	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	25
2022	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2021	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	25
2021	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	28
2021	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	27
2021	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM8)	4 2.0L	23
2020	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	28
2020	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	26
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	28
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	25
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	27
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM7)	4 2.0L	28

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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