Jaguar XF vs Maserati Ghibli
Verdict
At RM424,528 against RM538,800, the Jaguar XF is RM114,272 cheaper and is the more rational Malaysian buy: same five-seat CBU executive sedan format, rear-drive automatic layout, 6 airbags, a larger 540-litre boot, lower 7.5 L/100 km consumption, RM380 road tax and five-year warranty. The Maserati Ghibli spends the extra money on pace, with 330 hp/500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, but it also drinks 9.6 L/100 km and attracts RM2,078 road tax.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the lower running costs, bigger boot and longer warranty in a rear-drive executive sedan.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if stronger acceleration matters more than fuel use, road tax and warranty length.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Maserati Ghibli RM538,800
- Engine output: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Maserati Ghibli 330 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 seconds; Maserati Ghibli 5.6 seconds
- Fuel economy: Jaguar XF 7.5 L/100 km; Maserati Ghibli 9.6 L/100 km
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 litres; Maserati Ghibli 500 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Jaguar XF 5 years/RM380; Maserati Ghibli 3 years/RM2,078
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 538,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 2,979 cc |
| Power | 237 hp | 330 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 248 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km✓ | 9.6 L/100km |
| EV range | — | 0 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km✓ | 223 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,945 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 2,998 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L✓ | 500 L |
| Fuel tank | 74 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 2,078 |
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.
XF
- Lower purchase price by RM114,272
- Better fuel economy at 7.5 L/100 km
- Larger 540-litre boot and 5-year warranty
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 7.5 seconds
- Lower output at 237 hp and 340 Nm
- No auto emergency braking listed
Ghibli
- Much stronger 330 hp and 500 Nm output
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,998 mm wheelbase
- Higher fuel use at 9.6 L/100 km
- Higher annual road tax at RM2,078
- Shorter 3-year warranty
XF vs Ghibli FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Maserati Ghibli better?
For most Malaysian buyers, the Jaguar XF is the better-balanced choice because it costs less to buy and tax, uses less fuel, has a bigger boot and gets a longer warranty. The Maserati Ghibli is better if acceleration is the main priority.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli costs RM114,272 more than the Jaguar XF. That gap mainly buys more power, torque and performance, not lower running costs.
Which is faster, the Jaguar XF or Maserati Ghibli?
The Maserati Ghibli is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches 263 km/h, while the Jaguar XF takes 7.5 seconds and tops out at 248 km/h.