Jaguar XJ vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
This is less limousine-versus-limousine than old-school petrol XJ against AMG electric muscle. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is RM8,603 cheaper to buy, yet its two motors give 617 hp and 950 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 3.5 seconds against the Jaguar’s 237 hp, 340 Nm and 7.5 seconds. The XJ fights back with size: it is 306 mm longer, has a 37 mm longer wheelbase and a 520-litre boot versus 430 litres. For Malaysia, factor road tax too: RM380 for the Jaguar, RM1,640 for the Mercedes-Benz.
XJ
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you want the longer, lighter sedan with the bigger 520-litre boot, lower RM380 road tax and petrol refuelling instead of EV charging.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want far stronger acceleration, AWD traction, 527 km EV range and the much richer active-safety and cabin-tech spec.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM658,491; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- Power and torque: Jaguar XJ 237 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp/950 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XJ 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds
- Size: Jaguar XJ 5,252 mm long with 3,157 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm with 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Jaguar XJ 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres
- Road tax: Jaguar XJ RM380/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640/year
XJ
- Longer 5,252 mm body and 3,157 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 520-litre boot
- Lower RM380 annual road tax
- Much slower: 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds versus 3.5 seconds
- No listed autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has both
- Smaller 8-inch touchscreen and no 360-degree camera; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has 17.7-inch MBUX and 360-degree camera
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h with all-wheel drive
- 527 km EV range with up to 200 kW DC charging
- Heavier: 2,540 kg versus 1,660 kg
- Smaller boot: 430 litres versus 520 litres
- Higher road tax: RM1,640 versus RM380
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | 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 | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 617 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 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 | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| 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 | Yes | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| 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 | — | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 Front, 6 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 |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind | — |
| Audio | 8" touchscreen navigation system with CD/DVD playback, Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and 12 speakers | 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; 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 | Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | 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 with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 1,640 |
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.
XJ vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for performance, safety tech and EV running: 617 hp, 950 Nm, 3.5 seconds and 527 km range beat the Jaguar’s 237 hp, 340 Nm and 7.5 seconds. The XJ is better for boot space and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is RM8,603 cheaper: RM649,888 versus RM658,491 for the Jaguar XJ.
Which one has more boot space?
The Jaguar XJ has the bigger boot, at 520 litres against 430 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. It is also longer, measuring 5,252 mm versus 4,946 mm.