How much is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLADiesel worth in Ireland?

Carintel.ie tracks 14 live 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLADiesel listings on the Irish market. Sign up free to see the true market value, price range, and how it compares to NI import prices.

How much does a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA depreciate per year?

Carintel.ie calculates Mercedes-Benz GLA depreciation from real listing data using regression analysis. Sign up free to see the annual depreciation rate and forecast.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLADiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLADiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Mercedes-Benz GLA2018

Diesel

28 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

There are 6 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 19h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€21,724.5

retail ~€21,724.5 · private ~€19,152 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€13,406 – €16,279

Avg mileage

124k km

typical 129k km

Days listed

28d

avg on market · demand 56/100

AI Market Summary

Diesel engines deliver strong economy and motorway performance; GLA's compact SUV size suits Irish urban driving and tight parking spots well.
Pricing up 8.6% year-on-year—solid demand. At median €21,949, fairly valued against rivals; NI import saves €2,439 before VRT applies on top.
DPF blockage is common on this engine, especially short-trip drivers. Injector carbon deposits and EGR valve faults cause rough starts and limp mode—budget for potential repairs.
Before purchase, request full service history and ask seller about DPF regeneration intervals; insist on pre-buy diagnostic for injector condition and fault codes.
NI import €2,439 cheaper before VRT; factor in registration costs and check if the savings justify border complexity versus local stock.

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Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€4,664/yr

Per month

€389/mo

Depreciation

€2,650

57% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,364

29% of total

Maintenance

€650

14% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €21,725 current market median at 12.2%/yr (regression from 14 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), NI fuel prices. Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · NI rates

Mercedes-Benz GLA 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselthis marketcheapest to run

−23%€1,364/yr

5.5 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,364/yr

median €21,725

PetrolPetrol

€1,776/yr

7.5 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,776/yr

median €22,950

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol £1.48/L, diesel £1.55/L. EV: night rate £0.085/kWh (80%), day £0.235/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher.

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€650

estimated per year

Diesel GLA ownership requires vigilance with DPF regeneration and emissions system maintenance; workshop labour in Ireland runs €75–95/hour, making major diesel repairs significantly pricier than petrol equivalents.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5L synthetic 5W-30), air filter, fuel filter, visual inspection

€280/yr

Tyres (amortised)Budget €560–700 per set, 4–5 year lifespan, typical size 225/50 R17

€140/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads and discs €300–400 per axle, typically needed every 4–5 years

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 biennial test; diesel models prone to emissions-related failures if unmaintained

€28/yr

Consumables & miscAdBlue top-ups, cabin filters, coolant flush every 2 years (€80), spark plugs N/A

€102/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast