Jaguar XE vs Lexus ES
Verdict
The Jaguar XE and Lexus ES are separated by just RM133, so the decision is not about purchase price. The XE is the quicker, more driver-focused spec: 200 hp, 280 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, with a 237 km/h top speed. The ES counters with more size, stretching 4,975 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase, and gets 10 airbags against the Jaguar’s six. For Malaysia, road tax matters too: RM380 for the XE, RM867 for the ES.
Pick the Jaguar XE if you want the quicker rear-wheel-drive sedan, lower annual road tax and the larger 450-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus ES if you want the bigger executive sedan with 10 airbags and can accept slower acceleration and higher road tax.
Key differences
- Engine: Jaguar XE 1,999 cc; Lexus ES 2,487 cc
- Output: Jaguar XE 200 hp and 280 Nm; Lexus ES 204 hp and 247 Nm
- Acceleration: Jaguar XE 0-100 km/h in 7.7 s; Lexus ES 9.1 s
- Size: Jaguar XE 4,672 mm long with 2,835 mm wheelbase; Lexus ES 4,975 mm long with 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Jaguar XE 450 L and 63 L; Lexus ES 420 L and 60 L
- Safety and tax: Jaguar XE 6 airbags and RM380 road tax; Lexus ES 10 airbags and RM867 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,755✓ | RM 320,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 200 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Torque | 280 Nm✓ | 247 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s✓ | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,416 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 10✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 867 |
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.
XE
- Quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Lower RM380 annual road tax
- Only 6 airbags versus 10 in the Lexus ES
- Shorter 4,672 mm body and 2,835 mm wheelbase
- Slightly lower 200 hp output
ES
- Larger 4,975 mm executive sedan body
- 10 airbags
- Slightly higher 204 hp output
- Slower 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM867 annual road tax
- Smaller 420-litre boot
XE vs ES FAQ
Is the Jaguar XE or Lexus ES better?
The Jaguar XE is better for performance and running-cost figures, with quicker acceleration and lower road tax. The Lexus ES is better if you prioritise size and airbags, with a longer body, longer wheelbase and 10 airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES costs RM320,888, while the Jaguar XE costs RM320,755. That makes the Lexus RM133 more expensive, which is negligible at this price level.
Which is quicker, the Jaguar XE or Lexus ES?
The Jaguar XE is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and reaches 237 km/h, while the Lexus ES takes 9.1 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.