Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2016 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 6 (60th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #2 of 5 (75th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 7 (67th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #2 of 8 (86th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #22 of 22 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #21 of 21 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #28 of 29 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic placed highest in 2017 at #2 of 5, and lowest in 2023 at #28 of 29. It spent 4 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 407 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 362 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2021 | 25 → 23 mpg | -2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What AMG GLA45 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.