In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLA when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price range and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Harrier in Malaysia is RM 289,000 - 289,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 HEV 2.5L Standard (RM 289,000) and more.
The OTR price of Mercedes-Benz GLA in Malaysia is RM 258,888 - 295,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 258,888) and more.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Mercedes-Benz GLA is RM 30,112 cheaper than Toyota Harrier. Honestly, at this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not that big; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Mercedes-Benz GLA's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Toyota Harrier's Brand ADAS and Mercedes-Benz GLA's Premium ADAS. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Toyota Harrier 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, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars at this level, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Harrier uses FWD drive mode.
Mercedes-Benz GLA uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience will not differ much.

Overall, Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLA are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal; spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.