BMW 7 Series vs Jaguar XJ
Verdict
The BMW 7 Series asks RM19,309 more, but the numbers move it into a different performance and efficiency lane: 308 hp, 450 Nm, AWD, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, an 18.7 kWh battery and 87 km of EV range. The Jaguar XJ is cheaper, has a longer 3-year warranty and a much lower RM380 annual road tax, but its 237 hp/340 Nm petrol drivetrain is slower at 7.5 seconds and emits 216 g/km against the BMW’s 22 g/km.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the quicker, larger plug-in hybrid limousine with AWD and useful 87 km electric range.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you want the lower purchase price, lower road tax and rear-wheel-drive petrol character.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM677,800; Jaguar XJ RM658,491
- Power and torque: BMW 7 Series 308 hp/450 Nm; Jaguar XJ 237 hp/340 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW 7 Series 4.9 s/250 km/h; Jaguar XJ 7.5 s/241 km/h
- Drivetrain: BMW 7 Series petrol plug-in hybrid AWD; Jaguar XJ petrol rear-wheel drive
- Size: BMW 7 Series 5,391 mm long with 3,215 mm wheelbase; Jaguar XJ 5,252 mm long with 3,157 mm wheelbase
- Warranty and road tax: BMW 7 Series 2 years/RM2,125 yearly; Jaguar XJ 3 years/RM380 yearly
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800 | RM 658,491✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 237 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s✓ | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 241 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.3 L/100km |
| Battery | 18.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 87 km | — |
| CO₂ | 22 g/km✓ | 216 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,252 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,899 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,157 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 82 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | RM 380✓ |
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.
7 Series
- Much quicker 4.9-second century sprint
- 18.7 kWh battery with 87 km EV range
- Bigger body and longer 3,215 mm wheelbase
- RM19,309 more expensive
- RM2,125 annual road tax
- Shorter 2-year warranty
XJ
- Lower RM658,491 price
- Lower RM380 annual road tax
- Longer 3-year warranty
- Slower 7.5-second century sprint
- Higher 216 g/km CO2 figure
- No plug-in hybrid battery or EV range
7 Series vs XJ FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Jaguar XJ better?
The BMW 7 Series is better on performance, size and efficiency, with 308 hp, AWD, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 87 km EV range. The Jaguar XJ counters with lower price, lower road tax and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800, while the Jaguar XJ costs RM658,491. That makes the BMW RM19,309 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Jaguar XJ is much cheaper on annual road tax at RM380. The BMW 7 Series is listed at RM2,125 per year, so the gap is RM1,745 annually.