BMW i4 M50 vs Jaguar XE
Verdict
The RM110,045 gap buys a very different drivetrain in the BMW i4 M50: dual motors, all-wheel drive and 537 hp deliver 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, backed by an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km EV range. The Jaguar XE is the calmer buy at RM320,755, with a 200 hp 1,999 cc petrol engine, 7.5 L/100 km economy and a longer five-year warranty. It is also faster flat-out, 237 km/h versus 225 km/h, but it cannot touch the BMW off the line.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want EV performance first, led by 537 hp, all-wheel drive and 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h.
Pick the Jaguar XE if you want the cheaper petrol sedan with a five-year warranty and can live with 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Jaguar XE RM320,755
- Power and drive: BMW i4 M50 537 hp with AWD; Jaguar XE 200 hp with RWD
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 M50 3.9 seconds; Jaguar XE 7.7 seconds
- Top speed: BMW i4 M50 225 km/h; Jaguar XE 237 km/h
- Energy use: BMW i4 M50 has an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km EV range; Jaguar XE uses 7.5 L/100 km with a 63-litre tank
- Size and boot: BMW i4 M50 4,783 mm long with 470 litres; Jaguar XE 4,672 mm long with 450 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,800 | RM 320,755✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 537 hp✓ | 200 hp |
| Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Battery | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 510 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 179 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,835 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L✓ | 450 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,065 | 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.
i4 M50
- 537 hp dual-motor AWD performance
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 510 km EV range from 83.9 kWh battery
- RM110,045 dearer than the Jaguar XE
- Two-year warranty trails Jaguar’s five years
- RM1,065 annual road tax versus RM380
XE
- Lower purchase price
- Five-year warranty
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- 200 hp and 7.7-second sprint are far behind the BMW
- Uses petrol at 7.5 L/100 km
- 450-litre boot is smaller than the BMW’s 470 litres
i4 M50 vs XE FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Jaguar XE better?
The BMW i4 M50 is better for performance and EV driving: 537 hp, AWD, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 510 km range. The Jaguar XE makes more sense if price, petrol refuelling and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800 and the Jaguar XE costs RM320,755, so the BMW is RM110,045 dearer.
Which one is more practical?
Both seat five, but the BMW i4 M50 has the edge on boot space at 470 litres versus the Jaguar XE’s 450 litres. The BMW is also longer, wider and taller, though the differences are small.