Verdict
These are both CBU executive sedans, but the brief is wildly different. The Jaguar XF costs RM424,528 and is the more rational daily: five seats, a 540-litre boot, a longer 2,960 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door is RM2,088,888 and buys brutal numbers: 630 hp, 900 Nm, AWD, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and 316 km/h. But it seats four, has 456 litres of boot space and road tax is RM6,549 a year against the Jaguar’s RM380.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the cheaper-to-tax executive sedan with five seats, more boot space and a longer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if 630 hp, 900 Nm, AWD and a 2.9-second century sprint matter more than price or practicality.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888
- Output: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 630 hp/900 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 2.9 s
- Driven wheels: Jaguar XF rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 456 litres
- Road tax: Jaguar XF RM380/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM6,549/year
XF
- Five seats versus the Mercedes-Benz’s four
- Larger 540-litre boot
- Five-year warranty
- Much slower at 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Lower output at 237 hp and 340 Nm
AMG GT 4-Door
- Huge 630 hp and 900 Nm outputs
- Very quick 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets AWD and auto emergency braking
- Costs RM1,664,360 more
- Only four seats
- Road tax is RM6,549 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 2,088,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 630 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 900 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| EV Range | — | 12 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 315/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" InControl Touch with Jaguar Sound System (80W) | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 6,549 |
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 vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door is better for performance, with 630 hp, 900 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. The Jaguar XF is better for daily use if you need five seats, 540 litres of boot space and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM1,664,360 more than the Jaguar XF. That extra money mainly buys much stronger performance, AWD, auto emergency braking and a higher 316 km/h top speed.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Jaguar XF is more practical. It seats five instead of four, has a larger 540-litre boot versus 456 litres, and its 2,960 mm wheelbase is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz’s 2,951 mm.