Jaguar XF vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The Jaguar XF is the driver’s choice here: 237 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds give it a clear pace advantage over the Mercedes-Benz EQV’s 201 hp single-motor setup and 12.1-second sprint. But the EQV is the better people mover, with seven seats, a 3,200 mm wheelbase, 610 litres of boot space and a 374 km EV range. The XF feels more like an executive sedan; the EQV solves family and chauffeur jobs better.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the quicker, rear-driven executive sedan with a longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, electric running and more luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- Seats: Jaguar XF 5; Mercedes-Benz EQV 7
- Power: Jaguar XF 237 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XF 7.5 s; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 s
- Boot space: Jaguar XF 540 L; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 L
- Warranty: Jaguar XF 5 years; Mercedes-Benz EQV 2 years
XF
- Quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only five seats
- Auto emergency braking not listed
- Petrol use is rated at 7.5 L/100 km
EQV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 610-litre boot
- 374 km electric range from a 90.0 kWh battery
- Slower 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 450,350 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 362 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 374 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power 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 |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| 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 | Two 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380 | RM 160✓ |
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 EQV FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The Jaguar XF is better for driving, with more power and much quicker acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats, a larger boot and electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM25,822 more than the Jaguar XF, at RM450,350 versus RM424,528.
Which is more practical for a family?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is more practical. It has seven seats, a 3,200 mm wheelbase and 610 litres of boot space, compared with the Jaguar XF’s five seats, 2,960 mm wheelbase and 540-litre boot.