In the Malaysian 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 save you time doing research.
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) and others.
Mercedes-Benz GLA OTR price in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 258,888) and others.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Corolla Cross is indeed RM 125,088 cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLA. If you have a limited budget, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific requirements.

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, both cars' power is sufficient and won't feel lacking.

Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
Mercedes-Benz GLA safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety system includes Premium ADAS.
In terms of 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 functionality. 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 identical, interior space difference is not large. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive method.
Mercedes-Benz GLA adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mercedes-Benz GLA are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, it depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time researching will definitely not be wrong.