Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Transmission
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).
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2026Config 2 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2026Config 3 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025Config 1 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025Config 2 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025Config 3 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024Config 1 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024Config 2 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024Config 3 of 3 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2023Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2021Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2021Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2019Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016Config 4 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015Config 2 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015Config 3 of 4 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015Config 4 of 4 | 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 data analysis
How to read this Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class data
This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class record we hold for this measurement — 43 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About GLA-Class Transmission
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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