In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR selling 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 selling 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, Toyota Harrier's starting price 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, you should also note that the few thousand dollars saved might mean trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

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

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Mercedes-Benz GLE's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), and active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars 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 highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Toyota Harrier body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mercedes-Benz GLE body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Harrier adopts FWD drive system.
Mercedes-Benz GLE adopts FWD drive system.
The drive systems of the two cars are the same, both are FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

In general, Toyota Harrier and Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking some time to do research will never be wrong.