Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is cheaper at RM379,888 against the Jaguar XF’s RM424,528, yet it has more power, quicker acceleration, more airbags and auto emergency braking. Its 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km EV range also suit buyers ready to move away from petrol. The XF counters with a larger 540-litre boot, a higher 248 km/h top speed and a longer five-year warranty. For a Malaysian executive sedan buyer, this is practicality and petrol familiarity versus stronger EV numbers.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want a petrol executive sedan with a bigger 540-litre boot, 248 km/h top speed and five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the lower RM379,888 price, quicker 6.4-second acceleration and 669 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Power: Jaguar XF 237 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds
- Top speed: Jaguar XF 248 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 210 km/h
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres
- Safety kit: Jaguar XF 6 airbags and no AEB listed; Mercedes-Benz EQE 9 airbags and AEB
XF
- Bigger 540-litre boot
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Longer five-year warranty
- Costs RM44,640 more
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
EQE
- Cheaper by RM44,640
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Shorter four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM424,528 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| 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, Rear Side, 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 | 5 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, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" InControl Touch with Jaguar Sound System (80W) | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
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.
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XF vs EQE FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better on paper for most buyers: it is cheaper, more powerful, quicker to 100 km/h, has 9 airbags and gets auto emergency braking. Choose the Jaguar XF if boot space, petrol refuelling and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM44,640 less than the Jaguar XF, at RM379,888 versus RM424,528.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Jaguar XF has the bigger boot at 540 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQE has 430 litres, so the Jaguar gives you an extra 110 litres of luggage space.