Jaguar XF vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
The Jaguar XF is the pragmatic executive sedan here at RM424,528: petrol, rear-drive, 237 hp and a 540-litre boot, with a 5-year warranty and RM380 road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and is the performance play, using dual motors, AWD and 617 hp for 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, plus 527 km range from a 90.6 kWh battery. But it gives up boot space, costs RM1,640 road tax and is capped at 220 km/h versus the XF’s 248 km/h.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the cheaper petrol executive sedan with rear-wheel drive, the larger 540-litre boot and a longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want EV pace: 617 hp, AWD, 3.5-second 0–100 km/h and 527 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- Power and acceleration: Jaguar XF 237 hp, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp, 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s
- Drivetrain: Jaguar XF petrol, rear-wheel drive vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE electric dual motor, all-wheel drive
- Top speed: Jaguar XF 248 km/h vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h
- Wheelbase and boot: Jaguar XF 2,960 mm, 540 L vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3,120 mm, 430 L
- Safety count: Jaguar XF 6 airbags, no AEB listed vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 9 airbags, AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 649,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 237 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 3.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 248 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 527 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 74 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 1,640 |
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
- RM225,360 cheaper to buy
- Larger 540-litre boot
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Much slower 7.5-second 0–100 km/h time
- Only 6 airbags
- No AEB listed
AMG EQE
- 617 hp dual-motor output
- Very quick 3.5-second 0–100 km/h time
- 527 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Higher RM1,640 yearly road tax
- Shorter 4-year warranty
XF vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for pace, EV range and safety kit on paper. The Jaguar XF is better for price, boot space, road tax and warranty. They suit different buyers.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888, while the Jaguar XF costs RM424,528. That makes the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM225,360 dearer.
Which is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is much quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Jaguar XF takes 7.5 seconds.