In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 help you save time doing 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 GLE in Malaysia is RM 544,888 - 544,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 544,888), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Harrier is indeed RM 255,888 cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLE. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Mercedes-Benz GLE's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between the Brand ADAS of Toyota Harrier and the Premium ADAS of Mercedes-Benz GLE. If you value active safety highly, you can carefully compare the function lists of both.

Toyota Harrier adopts FWD drive mode.
Mercedes-Benz GLE adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

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

Overall, both Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends 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, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.