In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare 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.
Toyota Corolla Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, totaling 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.
Mercedes-Benz GLA OTR price in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888, totaling 1 version, including Standard (RM 258,888), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Corolla Cross 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. However, note that the cheaper few thousand might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Corolla Cross comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with 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 more horsepower than Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you 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, there are some functional differences between Toyota Corolla Cross's TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and Mercedes-Benz GLA's Premium ADAS. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Toyota Corolla Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mercedes-Benz GLA warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, 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. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and test drive before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.