In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mercedes-Benz GLC when choosing a car. These two models 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 Fortuner's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.
Mercedes-Benz GLC's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 336,888 - 336,888. There are 2 versions in total, including GLC 200 (RM 290,000), GLC 300 (RM 340,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 141,008 cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLC. If you have a limited budget, Toyota's entry-level version is already enough to meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand Ringgit difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner features a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLC features a 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption is 9.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, the 2.0L Turbo in Mercedes-Benz GLC provides 33 more horsepower than the 2.5L Diesel in Toyota Fortuner. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel underpowered.

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space does not differ much. For a car in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mercedes-Benz GLC warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mercedes-Benz GLC are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly 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 big matter; spending time doing research will never be wrong.