In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Toyota Harrier's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 289,000 - 289,000, with a total of 1 variant, including 2026 HEV 2.5L Standard (RM 289,000), etc.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 544,888 - 544,888, with a total of 1 variant, including Standard (RM 544,888), etc.
In terms of price, the Toyota Harrier's starting price is indeed RM 255,888 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the difference of a few thousand may involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Harrier is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLE is equipped with 3.0L Turbo, 350 hp. Official fuel consumption 12.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mercedes-Benz GLE's 3.0L Turbo has 130 more horsepower than the Toyota Harrier's 2.0L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel lacking.

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 functionality between Toyota Harrier's Brand ADAS and Mercedes-Benz GLE's Premium ADAS. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

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

Overall, Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.