In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLA when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in pricing 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), etc.
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), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Mercedes-Benz GLA is RM 30,112 cheaper than Toyota Harrier. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term ownership costs.

The safety rating for Toyota Harrier is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
The safety rating for Mercedes-Benz GLA is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, the Brand ADAS of Toyota Harrier and Premium ADAS of Mercedes-Benz GLA have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can carefully compare the function lists of both.

Toyota Harrier body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
Mercedes-Benz GLA body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, the difference in interior space is not large. For this class of cars, they are completely sufficient for daily use.

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

Overall, Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLA are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to research is never a mistake.