Jaguar XF vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Verdict
The Jaguar XF is the pricier import at RM424,528 against the locally assembled Mercedes-Benz E-Class at RM355,888, a RM68,640 gap that does not buy quicker acceleration: both do 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The XF has more output, 237 hp and 340 Nm, plus a larger 74-litre tank. The E-Class answers with nine airbags, AEB, a 1.0 kWh petrol-hybrid system and a cabin generation that brings the MBUX Superscreen. For Malaysia, the Mercedes is the more rounded buy on paper; the Jaguar is the more powerful, rarer-feeling choice.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the stronger 237 hp/340 Nm rear-drive sedan, a 74-litre tank and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want the lower price, petrol-hybrid hardware, nine airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM355,888
- Power and torque: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201 hp/320 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Jaguar XF 7.5 s/248 km/h; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7.5 s/240 km/h
- Safety kit: Jaguar XF 6 airbags/no AEB listed; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 9 airbags/AEB
- Size: Jaguar XF 4,954 mm long/1,987 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4,949 mm long/1,880 mm wide
- Fuel tank and boot: Jaguar XF 74 L/540 L; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 66 L/540 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528 | RM 355,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 237 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 248 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L | 540 L |
| Fuel tank | 74 L | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380 | 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.
XF
- More power and torque
- Larger 74-litre fuel tank
- Five-year warranty
- Costs RM68,640 more
- Only six airbags listed
- No AEB listed
E-Class
- Much lower price
- Nine airbags and AEB
- Petrol-hybrid system with 1.0 kWh battery
- Less power and torque
- Shorter four-year warranty
- Smaller 66-litre fuel tank
XF vs E-Class FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz E-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the better all-rounder on paper, with the lower price, nine airbags, AEB and petrol-hybrid hardware. The Jaguar XF is stronger, but it is not quicker to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar XF costs RM68,640 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That extra spend gets more power, more torque, a larger fuel tank and a longer warranty, but not a better 0-100 km/h time.
Which one has the bigger boot and cabin footprint?
Boot space is identical at 540 litres. The Jaguar XF is slightly longer and much wider, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 1 mm longer wheelbase and is 11 mm taller.