Verdict
The BMW i5 is the cleaner break from the old executive-saloon formula: RM368,800 undercuts the Jaguar XF by RM55,728, yet its 335 hp rear motor gets it to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds against the XF’s 237 hp and 7.5 seconds. The Jaguar answers with a bigger 540-litre boot, a 248 km/h top speed and a five-year warranty. For Malaysian use, the i5’s 83.9 kWh battery and 627 km range are the bigger swing factors if home or office charging fits your routine.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want the quicker, cheaper executive sedan and can make daily charging work around its 627 km EV range.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you prefer petrol refuelling, a larger 540-litre boot and the security of a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Jaguar XF RM424,528
- Power: BMW i5 335 hp; Jaguar XF 237 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i5 6.0 seconds; Jaguar XF 7.5 seconds
- Top speed: BMW i5 193 km/h; Jaguar XF 248 km/h
- Boot space: BMW i5 490 litres; Jaguar XF 540 litres
- Warranty: BMW i5 2 years; Jaguar XF 5 years
i5
- Quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 83.9 kWh battery with 627 km EV range
- Lower price by RM55,728
- Two-year vehicle warranty is shorter
- 490-litre boot trails the XF
- 193 km/h top speed is lower
XF
- Bigger 540-litre boot
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Five-year warranty
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM55,728 more
- 179 g/km CO2 emissions
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,800✓ | RM424,528 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 237 hp |
| Torque | — | 340 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.1 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 627 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 205 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 179 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,954 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,987 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,960 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | 1,590 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 74 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elekt | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" 15-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" 15-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2x Wireless Charger, 2x USB-C ports front, 2x USB-C ports rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade & Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (655W) | 8" InControl Touch with Jaguar Sound System (80W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
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.
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i5 vs XF FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Jaguar XF better?
The BMW i5 is the stronger all-rounder on paper: it costs less, has more power and accelerates faster. The Jaguar XF fights back with a bigger boot, higher top speed and longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i5 costs RM368,800, while the Jaguar XF costs RM424,528. That makes the Jaguar RM55,728 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW i5 is quicker, taking 6.0 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Jaguar XF takes 7.5 seconds, so the BMW is 1.5 seconds faster in this comparison.