Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Transmission Specifications

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class uses Automatic (AM8), Automatic (AM7) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2026):

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes with Automatic (AM8).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Transmission — All Years

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

What transmission does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is offered with Automatic (AM8), Automatic (AM7) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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