Verdict
At RM424,528, the Jaguar XF is the simpler buy: a CBU executive sedan with a 237 hp/340 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, 8-speed ZF auto, rear-drive and a 540-litre boot. The RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS asks RM224,360 more, but it buys a much larger CKD luxury EV with two motors, 443 hp/828 Nm, AWD, 696 km range, 200 kW DC charging, 610 litres of boot space and far more driver assistance. For Malaysia, this is mainly petrol familiarity versus electric luxury and equipment.
XF
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the lower entry price, petrol refuelling, a higher 248 km/h top speed and a five-year/150,000 km warranty.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you can accept the higher price for 4.8-second acceleration, 696 km EV range, AWD, a 610-litre boot and the richer safety/infotainment kit.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Output: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp/828 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 seconds
- Wheelbase: Jaguar XF 2,960 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 3,210 mm
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres
- Weight: Jaguar XF 1,590 kg; Mercedes-Benz EQS 2,480 kg
XF
- Costs RM224,360 less to buy
- Higher top speed: 248 km/h versus 210 km/h
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus five-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance
- Much slower to 100 km/h: 7.5 seconds versus 4.8 seconds
- Smaller boot: 540 litres versus 610 litres
- Thinner driver assistance: no blind spot info, autonomous braking or adaptive cruise
EQS
- Far stronger dual-motor output: 443 hp and 828 Nm
- 696 km EV range with 200 kW DC charging
- Loaded cabin tech: 17.7-inch OLED MBUX screen, rear entertainment displays and 710-watt Burmester audio
- Costs RM224,360 more to buy
- Annual road tax is higher: RM715 versus RM380
- Gets a tyre repair kit while the Jaguar XF has a space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 443 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 828 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 696 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.8 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 | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| 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, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| 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) | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 | — | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| 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 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 715 |
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 EQS FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
On paper, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is the stronger car: it is quicker, roomier, more powerful and has far more safety and cabin tech. The Jaguar XF makes sense if you want the lower-priced petrol sedan.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM224,360 more than the Jaguar XF. That gap buys dual-motor AWD, 696 km EV range, a larger boot, rear-seat luxuries and a much longer driver-assistance list.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds against the Jaguar XF’s 7.5 seconds. The Jaguar XF has the higher top speed, at 248 km/h versus 210 km/h.