Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Mercedes-Benz is a top-tier luxury brand that offers some of the most luxurious vehicles on the market, and you’re right—they don’t come cheap! The cheapest Mercedes SUV you can buy is the 2022 GLA 250. With a starting price of $37,450, the base model of the GLA 250 comes well-equipped and offers a good amount of luxury and performance.
The entry-level GLA-class is powered by a 221-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It comes standard with front-wheel drive.
Although the GLA 250 comes in three trim levels—GLA 250, AMG GLA 35, and AMG GLA 45—the entry-level 250 provides great bang for its buck. Here’s what it comes with:
Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights, foglights, and taillights
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Heated exterior mirrors
Power liftgate
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Simulated leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front sport seats with driver memory settings
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with twin 7-inch displays
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Mercedes Me connected services with remote engine start (complimentary for one year)
Forward collision mitigation
Blind-spot monitor
The Mercedes GLA 250 is a solid pick for a subcompact SUV that’s relatively affordable where a Mercedes is concerned, but there’s still one spot that might not be as cheap as you think—
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