Lexus UX vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Verdict
The Lexus UX is the cheaper car at RM250,688. It also has 169 hp versus 161 hp, eight airbags versus seven, and a five-year warranty versus four. The Mercedes-Benz GLA costs RM258,888, but its 250 Nm tops the Lexus’ 205 Nm, and it is quicker to 100 km/h at 8.7 seconds against 9.2. The bigger swing is practicality: 435 litres of boot space plays 228 litres. For Malaysian buyers, choose warranty and airbags, or space and pace.
Pick the Lexus UX if the five-year warranty and eight airbags matter more to you than a 228-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA if you want the quicker 8.7-second sprint, 435-litre boot and RM100 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus UX RM250,688; Mercedes-Benz GLA RM258,888
- Engine and outputs: Lexus UX 1,987 cc, 169 hp, 205 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLA 1,332 cc, 161 hp, 250 Nm
- Performance: Lexus UX 0-100 km/h in 9.2 s and 190 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLA 8.7 s and 210 km/h
- Size: Lexus UX 4,495 mm long, 1,840 mm wide, 1,520 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz GLA 4,410 mm, 1,834 mm, 1,611 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus UX 2,640 mm and 228 L; Mercedes-Benz GLA 2,729 mm and 435 L
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus UX 5 years and RM435/year; Mercedes-Benz GLA 4 years and RM100/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,688✓ | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,987 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 169 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.6 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 228 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 435 | RM 100✓ |
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.
UX
- Lower entry price
- 169 hp is 8 hp more
- Five-year warranty and eight airbags
- Small 228-litre boot
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM435 annual road tax
GLA
- Quicker 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 435-litre boot
- Lower RM100 annual road tax
- Costs RM8,200 more
- Four-year warranty, not five
- Seven airbags, not eight
UX vs GLA FAQ
Is the Lexus UX or Mercedes-Benz GLA better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is better for pace and practicality, with 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a 435-litre boot. The Lexus UX fights back with eight airbags and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is RM8,200 dearer: RM258,888 against RM250,688 for the Lexus UX.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the bigger boot by a wide margin: 435 litres versus 228 litres in the Lexus UX.