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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. The main change is updated exterior styling paired with a more screen-focused cabin as standard.
About the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA
2nd generation GLA (H247), introduced for 2021; 2024 is the mid-cycle refresh year.
Mercedes-Benz positions the GLA as a compact luxury SUV for drivers who want premium branding, upscale cabin design, and easy everyday maneuverability in a city-friendly size. Its core appeal is a polished interior, big-screen technology, comfortable seating, and useful cargo flexibility without stepping up to a larger SUV. Compared with rivals like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, the GLA leans heavily on its twin-screen dashboard, voice-control interface, and entry point into the Mercedes-Benz SUV range.
The GLA 250 remains Mercedes-Benz’s compact, city-friendly luxury SUV, while the GLA 250 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive for better traction on slippery roads. Both use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and feature dual 10.25-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power front seats with memory, and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Styling
Mercedes-Benz refreshed the front and rear styling details. The rear spoiler changed from standard to optional.
Tech
Dual 10.25-inch displays became standard across the lineup, and the updated touchscreen system gained wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Satellite radio and the parking assistance package also became standard.
Safety
Automatic high beams became standard across the lineup.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/8G-DCT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/8G-DCT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 234 hp | 234 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 50.5 cu-ft | 50.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Head-Up Display | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA fully redesigned?
No. The 2024 GLA is a mid-cycle refresh of the second-generation model introduced for 2021. It receives styling, screen, connectivity, and equipment updates rather than a complete redesign.
What changed inside the 2024 GLA compared with the 2023 model?
The 2024 GLA makes dual 10.25-inch displays standard and adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has a standard Nappa-leather steering wheel, satellite radio, and parking assistance package.
Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard in the 2024 GLA through its updated touchscreen system.
What safety equipment became standard on the 2024 GLA?
Automatic high beams and the parking assistance package became standard for 2024. Active Brake Assist and Blind Spot Assist are also key features on the GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC.
Is the 2024 GLA worth considering over the 2023 model?
Yes, if standard screens, wireless phone integration, automatic high beams, and parking assistance matter to you. The 2024 model is a useful equipment and styling update, but it is not a ground-up redesign.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
3.8
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA
(22 reviews)
“Be prepared for the annoying rear camera door to pop open each and every time you slow down to a certain speed. It's very distracting to hear it opening.”
“Feels safe, fun to drive, comfortable, and hopefully last 20 years like my previous ML320.”