The MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (2017-20) GLA220 4MATIC 5DR SUV 2.1D DPF SS 177 EU6 SPORT PREMIUM 7G-DCT AUTO is a compact premium five-door SUV, offering more space and raised seating than a hatchback while remaining easier to park than larger family SUVs. It competes with the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 in the UK’s upmarket used-car market. mycarcheck.com data show 61 look-ups covering 12 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a broad market average. The cars averaged 32,000 miles, 10,000 miles annually and fewer than one previous keeper; the average private-sale valuation was £20,000. The 177-horsepower diesel, four-wheel drive and automatic gearbox suit commuters and families on longer journeys. Sport Premium trim, raised seating and a cabin add comfort and polish. It feels more upmarket than small crossovers, though larger SUVs offer more room. Best for drivers wanting a compact SUV and regularly travelling beyond town, it is less suited to short trips.