2021 Mercedes GLA Review// Another winner from Mercedes-Benz
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This new Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is a small or subcompact utility based on the same platform as the GLB, A-Class and CLA. This new small Mercedes SUV has a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine with 221hp and 258lb.-ft of torque. The power goes through a new 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and powers all 4 wheels with 4Matic AWD. The design of this latest GLA is more of a traditional utility shape moving away from the cropped roof found in the first GLA. This GLA is sold as a GLA250, GLA35 and GLA45 AMG. The interior of this and all the new small products from Mercedes-Benz utilize the MBUX infotainments interface with either 7-inch dual screens inside the cabin or optional 10,25-inch screens. The power is just the right amount to make this small SUV a blast to drive, the interior is a major step forward and the price is attractive, at least the base model.
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Mercedes Benz owns the crown in jacking up prices from the base model. They always offer a base model that's completely stripped and by the time you get to a decent package, the price is up by almost 30%. Yes, you pay a premium for that emblem on the hood & grille.
I just found you guys tonight , looked about 6 videos and the edition with comparison, night life and coffee time is the waaaaay to go for 2021 !!! Keep up the good work , your videos are pleasant to watch with this way to put all together !!! Great channel
Oh wow, thank you so much! Really glad to hear you like what we do. I hope you subscribed and will be back to watch more.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the “wood” remark. Andrea’s reaction. Classic!
Can you imagine that in this little package? Nicely done, Andrea!
I just got a 2020 GLA 250 and I absolutely love it , I’m rocking the paddle shifters all the time !
The new GLA certainly looks updated. I’m neutral on it’s appearance (exterior). One of the priorities that I consider paramount, on a primary car, is how it looks at night, on the interior. I appreciate the ‘Night Life’ shots. Especially, when I drive distance at night driving in the country (+5 hrs. Ottawa to Lake Muskoka/Mont Tremblant/Lake George NY/Niagara Falls/Toronto), with everyone else asleep (including the dog). The ‘Night Life’ shots are a great idea and typically hard to find, even on Google images. Thanks for the video.
This channel gives excellent informative car reviews. Good Job.
Terrific, thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the review.
That leaf though, the one on the sunroof in all the shots. Thought it was a moth on my 36" monitor.
Subscribed; you two are so amazing! I love you two doing something you both seem to enjoy! Cheers 🍻
Excellent review, Zach & Andrea, never boring!
Greetings from Germany.
Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Great review! Planning on making the GLA my next purchase! BTW, love Zack's Sub!
Good eye!
Andrea’s reaction to real wood or faux wood is killer 🤣😆😂!! Great video you two !!
😂 Hilarious. Rewatched it 3 times am sure I will watch it more
Excellent review. Just got this baby and I am loving it!!
Quick question have you had an major issues or anything that had been crazy expensive to repair thinking about the GLA but unsure about maintenance cost and cost of ownership
I like you two. The banter works. I subscribed. From Uk. 👍🏻
Awesome! Thank you!
This was an excellent review. You two are great.
And, the heated wheel isn’t important in Cali haha.
Somehow I just discovered your channel today. I love the QA and dual point of views.
Welcome aboard!
Another great video! Love them all.
Awesome, thank you very much. Glad you are enjoying them. :)
'Real wood" ! That boy Zack, I knew I liked your style.
Great video ! Thank you ! Just bought mine yesterday ❤
Purchased a 2021 Mercedes GLA 4matic in April of this year largely based on the strength of this review. Couldn't be happier. Kept options at a minimum with the premium package, panoramic roof, heated seats and garage door opener. OTD price was $43K (USD). Feel lucky to have purchased when I did as this model configuration has literally been unavailable in the U.S. since June 2021.
Stuttgart starter pack! I have to admit Mercedes is on point with there small cars and SUVs.
Excellent job! A Mercedes-Benz dealership told me they are selling really well for them.
It’s nice to see the amber turn signals at the rear. I hate how the German brands deactivate them.
I'd love to see your review of the Hybrid 250e version. Wonder when that is coming out?
I'm sure to be in the minority, but I definitely preferred the exterior of the previous generation. This one got rather portly. The previous model had more of a sleeker sporty hatchback look. I imagine everything else is improved though. Enjoy the channel!
I really enjoyed this video. Very informative and fun. Thanks. Haha nightlife, love it
Glad you enjoyed it!
“I thought you liked the REAL wood” 😂😂😂
That's what she said.
Great review! But I likely would never get over with that gear lever...when you would review the new q3?
I have a hard time getting over that lever too, but I guess if you use it everyday, you get used to it. As for the Q3 we are reviewing it in a few weeks. Looking forward to that one.
Just got mine! The 220D AMGline. It’s a Beaty....
I recommend getting the driver assistance package (the only package mine didn't come with) lol, unfortunately just totalled my 2021 gla :( what do you guys recommend between the gla x1 or q3. do I switch to one of those?
Hey guys, you two are ohlala, parfaits.
Great review! I really love the look of GLA, and its one of the contenders for our second car. Just wondering, how would the car fare in snowy situations? We live in a place where it snows heavily for almost three to four months.
@GermanCarsRule Thanks for that, and yes I agree. We live in a place where the average snowfall is more than 300 centimeters. Our first car is an Audi Q series, and haven't had any issues driving in heavy or deep snow. I am really keen on the GLA because of its size and looks. Just curious about its performance in heavy winter.
@GermanCarsRule Thanks for all the info, appreciate it! Ground clearance is certainly a key point. In peak winter, its quite easy to find some of the big brand cars stuck in snow here.
Heating and AC performance is not mentioned anywhere. How quickly does the heater start heating in cold weather and AC cooling in warm weather? Any info appreciated.
I find the iPad display screen cheap looking. Whats bringing out the look of the interior are those vents.
Well done review guys!👀👍
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed it.
You can see where Mazda is aiming at when the base GLA starts at 42 and after only a few options you're up to 51. A loaded, every option offered, Mazda3 Turbo is 36. Like Motormouth said, how much is the three pointed badge really worth to some? Curious how the CX-30 Turbo is when you get a chance to drive it this Fall/Winter! Cheers!
I'd take Japanese all day every day over the Germans. I have a friend in England who has a fleet of Mercedes and AMG - he owns the Widowmaker - there is only one left in the world and he has it. And he said to me every Mercedes and BMW model after about 1997 is an absolute pile of crap. All it has is the name badge but all the quality mechanical equipment has been replaced by electronic rubbish. This fellow makes some of the best Stereo equipment in the world including the parts right down to the capacitors and resistors. So he is a manufacturer himself - he is a big car enthusiast who regularly drives the Autobahn and attends racing events. Mercedes is garbage at a parts quality level so yes they ride well, they are peppy and they have nic interiors and then because the parts are shoddy - when you need to get brake pads they have to replace the rotors so brakes that would cost $250 on a Japanese car will run you $2500 on the Mercedes. The Mazda in 8 years will still be worth something - the $80,000 Mercedes will be $8,000 because everyone knows they're junk. I just don't get the "prestige" factor. The cars with the best reliability and safety should be respected more. A "luxury" brand should be BETTER than a Toyota or Mazda in terms of safety and reliability AND also be better at driving "fun" and handling and power etc. You should not take a step BACKWARDS when you pay double or triple the price. In other words, a BMW and Mercedes, and Audi should be scoring 1-2-3 all the time every time on every vehicle over a Mazda, Toyota Lexus, Honda. And yet these Germans can't even beat Hyundai and Kia or even Ford (shudder). Anytime I read the words "German Engineering" I think "Thanks for the warning" and when I see people in these cars I am not impressed at how wealthy they are I think they are suckers and Yuppies. The answer is always Miata!
The night life section is fantastic cause I'm one of those people whoe are so into the lights of a car.... interior and exterior!!! THANK YOU!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome, thank you so much! Really glad to hear you like it. :)
Andrea you are gorgeous in pink! Best dressed car reviewer, love it.
Thank you so much for your kind words. :)
I agree with you regarding the heated seats front and back and the heated steering wheel. I find that I like the the design of the Audi and BMW more and if I was going to choose, I would go with the X1 because it's the biggest of the 3. On the other hand the BMW doesn't have blind spot detection which is weird because if you have the executive package or the parking assist the Bimmer has extra side sensors that are very sensitive so why couldn't these be used to do that function. Also you mentioned that this would be a good vehicle as a starter SUV or a younger family or second car...I also believe that this vehicle would be good as a main vehicle for a newly retired couple/empty nesters. Not sure if the Mercedes can be modified through the OBDII Bluetooth connector, app and software you can modify and change options and even power like the Dinan Tuner, BMS chip or JB4+ chip. The Audi and the Mercedes have more options included with their main package. Also I would remove the all season tires as they're noisy and keep the 18" wheels for the winter tires and get 19" aftermarket wheels with performance summer tires for summer. BTW - Was that Marine Drive in Vancouver? Such a beautiful road!
Agreed
We just can’t get Zach’s mind outta the gutter. 😂
Just look at his wife.. She's Gorgeous!!! lol
Awesome video and the vehicle. One question tho. With large touchscreen, would the sun block it to see anything?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I didn't notice the sun blocking the screen at all, it was quite good.
I have heard other reviewers mention the display is so bright and clear on these that a hood is not needed for the sun.
@@andreaspencer9813 Thank you and That’s awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻
The price is very reasonable for a premium brand.
Not really no, 51k steps on the upcoming GV70 territory where you get a GLC-sized, more refined, RWD-biased premium SUV
@@vladsaghin7644 genesis suv's are about $100k bro
@@user-yh1zm7mj9d A fully loaded GV80 Prestige with taxes included yes. But the GLA's 51k price tag does not include taxes. The G70 starts at 43k so the SUV equivalent, the GV70 will be well under 50k. And as I said, the GV70 is a direct competitor to the larger (and more expensive) GLC, which shows just how overpriced this GLA is
I test drove GLB 2021 but I felt the cabin is not quite and wind noise is high at 75 MPH, I can hear all kind of traffic noises from outside while driving on interstate. I felt for a SUV of that caliber to be more perfect or I am the only one who had this issue, Andrea?
Difference between gla 220d 4 matic and gla 250 please
Andrea really representing the womans view with these. Absolutely a beautiful woman too.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!
Great review for this awesome vehicle. I will get one. Thank you. Love you Andrea
Thanks for watching!
I’d love to see a comparison test against the GLC, more options vs. a little more size? Interior materials are better in the GLC and as they discount them, is it really any more expensive?
I’m not a fan of these FWD based entry level offerings from luxury brands, but i can’t deny their objective of making money.
I would add the 2021 Mazda CX 5 turbo as a competitor.
How does it compare to the QX50, they are probably similarly priced.
In my opinion it falls short. For example it doesn't have power folding mirrors.
The Amg Gla 35 their is no option for heated steering wheel that sucks...yes especially in canada. At least offer it as an option so you can pay the $250.
yes if heated steering wheel is 250 just effing include it
I love the new GLA ! 🤩
MINI Countryman S or JCW?
Does this thing have spare tire or its on RFTs?
in the uk its a tube of gunk ...
Great review as always, but I think you are missing very important questions especially for new buyers about engine reliability and maintenance cost. That’s why some people pick Lexus because of its reliable engine. What’s your take on it?
I really like the Mercedes interior and exterior design, but just hesitant about it’s reliability & maintenance cost down the road. Would you say Mercedes is just for good leasing
The issue with reliability is that these are all-new cars with new engines and transmissions etc, so reliability isn't known yet.
@@Motormouth... thank you for your response. What’s the reliability and maintenance cost for its previous engine?
How do you think this compares to the GLB? I have one kid (13 year old); will this be big enough or is the GLB better? thx
Try them both, they're both based on the same platform, engines and interior features but the glb is bigger.
@@Motormouth... yeah I'm torn b/c I'm used to driving small cars (Lexus IS 250 sedan) but maybe GLB more practical? thx so much
@@sharifreiman4213 Try them and see which you like, the GLB is boxier
This vs cr v?
You cannot leave out a comparison of this size luxury SUV & leave out Acura, Lexus & Infinity !
Is this price in canadian .thanks .
Yes
Amg gla 35 intelligence drive package no longer available
Front wheel drive?
4matic
For the last few years, whenever I see a new car for a 50k which is somewhat well equipped and quick but not really, I just can't stop thinking - but you could get a fully loaded Stinger with so much more power, tech and fun for this money... =) especially when the new one is coming ;)
I like the interiors of Benz now but as far as this car is concerned something about the exterior does not attract me, perhaps needs a slight more longer stretch. Seems a little eggy to me.
Cant even get a heated steering wheel in the uk
As long as she doesn’t like the “strange”
Wood!
Looks like a Rogue
GLA is not in the same class as X3 and Q3, I think you are looking for GLC. GLA is competitor to X1 and Q1
Q1 not sold here and we did say X1.
This has got no electric motor, yet its city mileage is more than on highway! That is bit confusing..😊
Of the 5 cars in this category, which one is the most reliable over 200,000 kilometres?
None. Premium car brands generally are not reliable and do not ranked high in reliability study by Consumer Reports or equivalent. For premium car buyers it's the premium driving experience and the badge that matter. They often switch cars every few years and getting their money's worth is not high on their priorities. Most of the premium cars are endless money pits after a few years on the road. That's why premium cars are often leased rather than purchased.
@@ohcanadaeh I think you are correct. I would love to own a GLA, but I have no propensity to sponser an endless money pit. I like to own a car but not as a disposable item.
The same car costs €74,000 Euro in the Netherlands or $109,989.16 Canadian dollars. So if you talk about expensive, come and look at the car prices in the Netherlands!!
No sunglasses on Andrea?
Look up
No it wasn't sunny....lol! I guess I have to wait for spring/summer. :)
51,000.00 I'd be lucking at Lexus RX350
First, I am upset GLB went up by about $2500 from 2020 to 2021 model
must be the CETA benefit, did they put any extra equipment with the price increase ?
Taxi cab in Europe.
Water bottle test 👍
45 dollars water bottle test.
Haven’t watched yet. Guessing your wife loved it!!! EH?
The seats looks smaller than c class
cad 51-58 k for a subcompact, even so called premium. Only if you are a snob. For the same money you get Acura RDX, way bigger and more reliable, on the higher side of the price spectrum you are getting Mdx .
Yes, the RDX is an excellent choice and with the new MDX coming out, I believe it will sell really well. Good value for what you get.
You can say the same thing about RDX and a Dodge Journey for example. It is bigger, and much less expensive than an Acura RDX. All these makes/models have a certain appeal and are priced according to that. That’s why a Porsche Macan for example is even more expensive than this MB...
Looks like a Buick... For double the price.
I have never purchased a new car, or any car based on the posted HP number. IMO this is an internet generation protocol mindset.
Do you drive a Toyota or Honda?
@@ramspace Fair question. I have a new Camry SE 4cyl. What's more important to me was resale and reliability. Since power and fuel mileage is similar within the segment, actual HP numbers were irrelevant in my decision. Dealer and product reputation were far more important to me. IMO if someone buys a certain model over another due to 7 to 20 hp they're not buying what they really like. They're buying what they've been convinced to buy or what they think others will be impressed by.
The size of this car doesn’t matter. ... She seems skeptical 👀
zork spingler? haha
Too much money for too little car. Too many options at their price point. Almost 50k for a sub compact😕
this one is way better than the GLC.
It's just a rav 4
It's not as good as a Rav 4. Drive them both to 300,000km and see how many times each will need to be repaired and for how much. The Mercedes won't even make it that long - it will be lucky to get out of the warranty. Even the RAV 4 Hybrid has a 10 year 250,000Km warranty on the thing. Those BMW hybrids 4 year 80,000KM - and Mercedes is no better. It's a joke. The German car name badges say to people that the owners are nitwits for paying double or triple a Japanese car for worse reliability and high maintenance.
I understand a luxury sports car - a Mercedes sports car or BMW - you expect to put money into repairs - but an SUV is bonkers. The marginal improvement they have over a Toyota, Lexus, Acura, Subaru, Mazda, and the atrocious reliability and ridiculous upcharge for the parts and labour to fix them makes their owners look dumb. Buy a RAV 4 or Highlander or Subaru Outback for family hauling and get yourself a Posche or Mercedes AMG etc for the expensive handling and expensive fun.
i have the 2021 GLA
in the past i had 2011 CLA, 2015 E-CLASS, 2014 CLA
my 2014 CLA drove way more smooth than my 2021 GLA.
the price i paid to own a mercedes, i shouldn't have my head jolt when driving my car. you can feel the gears way to much.
i won't be keeping this car long, it drives that bad..
Guys you have to improve the way you transition through segments, it's annoyingly amateurish and ruins the experience.
Thanks for the feedback.
George, take a chill pill.
Just can’t imagine paying that much money and then paying even more for gas...model y for me
the Mazda CX-5 Signature could be a near luxury competitor
I'm going to have to put it in S for Shit again. Not the review, but the car
Thank goodness not the review!!!
@@andreaspencer9813 you guys are great.
Btw, do you know what happened to max landi?
in California this car is for Teenage Girls
The first several Brand new Second Gen GLA's i saw were all full of teen girls with Their Athletic wear, starbucks and tiny dogs lol.
Its a car for "Becky and her besties! OMG"
Plus they all upload to TikTok every day.
Wow really? This car is quite expensive
@@thegreatgatsbygatsby474 not for L.A, bmw 3 series and mercedes C class are EVERYWHERE and so are these "cheaper" Luxury cars lol
they're common for young people lol
@@redriver15262 I see, im from Asia and here cars like Benz, BMW and Audi are quite expensive to buy.
Money Pit. Don't buy it. Wait until warranty is over? You better get second home loan to fix this SUV?
weird review, so lame
Thanks for the kind words, happy new year
This looks so much better than that stupid BMW. I don't understand why people buy BMW. 🤔
Image, brand, ego. Same reasons people buy most things.
@@bassandtrebleclef Well people should do some research before buying crap.
I remember reading Road & Track 40 years ago and Bimmers were the Ultimate Driving Machines. Now, they are competing on gadgets and disposability. When I was young I was dreaming to own one until I discovered the Scirocco and GTI at half the price and dealers everywhere. Plus, no snob value.
@@ramspace VW's have their reliability issues and some older people would look funny driving a vehicle meant for 20 somethings....I had 2 so I know what I'm talking about.
I find that the BMW and Audi are better looking especially from the side and rear. Not to fond of that melted butter look. The interiors in the Bimmers and Audis are nice too. I remember the early Mercedes SUV's, my friends that drove them spent half their time driving to the dealership for mechanical issues. I would wait a while to see what the driver reviews are after a year or two. X1's and especially the X3 are very well manufactured and the X3 has excellent reviews overall from Consumer Reports, in fact one of the highest for any vehicle that they've tested recently.
Audis have better fit and finish, and BMWs drive better. So if you buy a Benz, you get a car that’s not quite as well finished as an Audi, and which drives almost as well as a BMW. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz is the worst premium carmaker for customer support. They are the Antichrist at this. This company seems to think Consumer Law is optional, or negotiable. Something those dicks are above.
They are complete assholes when you have a problem, and they will fight you every inch of the way - to the point of exhaustion.
Mercedes-Benz seems to think it’s doing you a favor by allowing you to drive one of ‘their’ cars. And they are total money pits.
My strong advice is: Buy a BMW or a Lexus.