Verdict
The RM10,912 dearer GWM Wey G9 is the clear people carrier: it brings seven seats, a 3,085 mm wheelbase and a 170 km EV range from its 44.2 kWh battery. Its two motors and all-wheel drive also cut the 0-100 km/h time to 5.7 seconds, against the GLA’s 8.7 seconds. But the Mercedes-Benz GLA is far easier to package if five seats suffice, measuring 640 mm shorter and carrying 435 litres of luggage versus 233 litres. The GLA also costs less and has the higher 210 km/h top speed.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in charging and 170 km of EV range, plus much quicker 5.7-second acceleration.
GLA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA if five seats and a 435-litre boot matter more than third-row space, EV driving and all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Mercedes-Benz GLA RM258,888.
- Seating and boot space: GWM Wey G9 7 seats and 233 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLA 5 seats and 435 litres.
- Electric capability: GWM Wey G9 has a 44.2 kWh battery and 170 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLA has no battery capacity or EV range.
- Performance: GWM Wey G9 reaches 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and tops out at 190 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLA does 8.7 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Size: GWM Wey G9 is 5,050 mm long with a 3,085 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4,410 mm long with a 2,729 mm wheelbase.
- Driveline: GWM Wey G9 is all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLA is front-wheel drive.
Wey G9
- Seven seats, including a 60:40 split tip-up third row.
- 44.2 kWh battery, 170 km EV range and 60 kW DC charging.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- RM10,912 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
- 233-litre boot is 202 litres smaller than the GLA’s 435 litres.
- 190 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
GLA
- RM10,912 lower purchase price.
- 435-litre boot, versus 233 litres in the GWM Wey G9.
- 210 km/h top speed and MBUX with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Five seats versus the GWM Wey G9’s seven.
- 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.0 seconds slower.
- No plug-in hybrid EV range; the GWM Wey G9 delivers 170 km from a 44.2 kWh battery.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 4 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 8.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 1,485 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (Up To 105 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Wey G9 & GLA for sale
Wey G9 vs GLA FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Mercedes-Benz GLA better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for seven occupants, EV commuting and outright acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is better for a smaller footprint, a 435-litre boot and a lower RM258,888 price.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA costs RM258,888, so the GWM is RM10,912 more expensive.
Which one can run on electric power?
Only the GWM Wey G9 can: its plug-in hybrid system has a 44.2 kWh battery, a stated 170 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC charging and 60 kW DC charging. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is petrol-only.