BMW i4 vs Jaguar XE
Verdict
The BMW i4 is the sharper buy on paper: it costs RM294,800 against the Jaguar XE’s RM320,755, yet brings 282 hp, a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 500 km of EV range and a larger 470-litre boot. The XE fights back with a 237 km/h top speed, a five-year warranty and familiar petrol running from its 1,999 cc engine. For most Malaysian buyers, the i4’s lower price, stronger shove and lower RM305 road tax are hard to ignore.
Pick the BMW i4 if you want the quicker, cheaper-to-buy EV with 500 km range, more power and the bigger boot.
Pick the Jaguar XE if you want petrol power, a higher 237 km/h top speed and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; Jaguar XE RM320,755
- Power: BMW i4 282 hp; Jaguar XE 200 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 6.0 seconds; Jaguar XE 7.7 seconds
- Top speed: BMW i4 190 km/h; Jaguar XE 237 km/h
- Energy use: BMW i4 70.3 kWh battery with 500 km range; Jaguar XE 7.5 L/100 km with a 63-litre tank
- Warranty: BMW i4 2 years; Jaguar XE 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 294,800✓ | RM 320,755 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 282 hp✓ | 200 hp |
| Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Battery | 70.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 500 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 305✓ | 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
- RM25,955 cheaper than the XE
- Quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 500 km EV range and 470-litre boot
- Two-year warranty trails the XE’s five years
- Lower 190 km/h top speed
- Torque figure not listed
XE
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Longer five-year warranty
- 63-litre fuel tank with 7.5 L/100 km economy
- Costs RM25,955 more than the i4
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 450-litre boot
i4 vs XE FAQ
Is the BMW i4 or Jaguar XE better?
The BMW i4 is better on paper for most buyers. It is cheaper, more powerful, quicker to 100 km/h, has 500 km EV range and a bigger boot. The Jaguar XE only leads clearly on top speed and warranty length.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 costs RM294,800, while the Jaguar XE costs RM320,755. That makes the Jaguar RM25,955 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW i4 is quicker. Its single-motor electric powertrain does 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, while the Jaguar XE takes 7.7 seconds with its 1,999 cc petrol engine.