In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mercedes-Benz GLA when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Toyota Corolla Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, with a total of 3 versions, including 2026 HEV 1.8L GR Sport (RM 148,800), 2026 HEV 1.8L Standard (RM 140,800), 2026 1.8L Standard (RM 133,800), etc.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA OTR price in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 258,888), etc.
From a price perspective, the Toyota Corolla Cross entry price is indeed RM 125,088 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz GLA. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the price difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
The Mercedes-Benz GLA safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the Toyota Corolla Cross TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and Mercedes-Benz GLA Premium ADAS have some functional differences. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

The Toyota Corolla Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

The Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

In general, both the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mercedes-Benz GLA are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing sufficient research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.