Mercedes-Benz GLA Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz GLA takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.8 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (5.8-6.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022-2023 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 5.8-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 | 5.8-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30Shop 0W-40 |
| 2020 | 0W-40 | 5.9 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 2019 | 0W-40 / 5W-40 | 5.8-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40 |
| 2017-2018 | 0W-40 | 5.8-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 2016 | 0W-40 / 5W-40 | 5.5-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40 |
| 2015 | 0W-40 / 5W-40 | 5.9 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every GLA year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLA take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz GLA takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.8 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 (5.8-6.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLA take?
About 5.8 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 5.8-6.1 qt on 2022-2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Mercedes-Benz GLA?
Yes. We record 8 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 0W-20; 2022-2023: 0W-20/0W-40; 2021: 0W-20/0W-30/0W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 12 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (260.920), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (260.920) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (260.920). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.