In the SUV market in Malaysia, 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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800. There are 3 variants in total, 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 of Mercedes-Benz GLA in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888. There is 1 variant in total, including Standard (RM 258,888) etc.
From a price perspective, 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 is already enough to meet daily needs. But note, the few thousand difference might involve compromises in features, it depends on your needs.

Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLA is equipped 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 it lacks power.

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

Toyota Corolla Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mercedes-Benz GLA body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, there is not much difference in interior space. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

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 dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.