BMW i5 vs Jaguar XF
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,800✓ | RM 424,528 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 237 hp |
| Torque | — | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Battery | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 627 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 490 L | 540 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 74 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | 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.
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
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.