In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Corolla Cross and Mercedes-Benz GLA when choosing a car.
The OTR price for Toyota Corolla Cross 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 OTR price for Mercedes-Benz GLA in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 258,888), etc.
From the price perspective, Toyota Corolla Cross's starting price is indeed RM 125,088 cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLA. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note that the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve compromises on features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLA is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mercedes-Benz GLA's 2.0L Turbo has 80 hp more than Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

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

Toyota Corolla Cross uses FWD drive type.
Mercedes-Benz GLA uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, which is FWD. Daily driving experience will not differ too much.

In summary, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mercedes-Benz GLA are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major event; spending time researching will never go wrong.