Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is RM32,603 cheaper at RM625,888, yet delivers 355 hp, 800 Nm and a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time against the Jaguar XJ’s 237 hp, 340 Nm and 7.5 seconds. Its 118 kWh battery brings a claimed 673 km range, plus seven seats and AWD. The XJ answers with a far more useful 520-litre boot, versus 195 litres, and a 241 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the EQS SUV is the more complete luxury transport; the XJ suits those needing luggage space and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if a 520-litre boot, 82-litre petrol tank and 241 km/h top speed matter more than seven seats and EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you can charge regularly and want 673 km claimed range, seven seats, AWD and much stronger 800 Nm performance for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM658,491; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888
- Performance: Jaguar XJ 237 hp/340 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp/800 Nm and 6.1 seconds
- Powertrain: Jaguar XJ 1,999 cc turbo petrol with 8-speed automatic and RWD; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV twin-motor electric AWD with single-ratio automatic
- Practicality: Jaguar XJ five seats and 520-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats and 195-litre boot
- Dimensions and weight: Jaguar XJ 5,252 mm long and 1,660 kg; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 5,125 mm long and 2,810 kg
- Top speed and road tax: Jaguar XJ 241 km/h and RM380 yearly; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 210 km/h and RM455 yearly
XJ
- 520-litre boot is 325 litres larger
- 241 km/h top speed is 31 km/h higher
- 1,150 kg lighter than the EQS SUV
- RM32,603 more expensive
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time with 237 hp and 340 Nm
- Five seats rather than seven
EQS SUV
- 673 km claimed EV range from a 118 kWh battery
- 355 hp, 800 Nm and AWD deliver 6.1-second 0-100 km/h pace
- Seven seats, adaptive cruise control and PRE-SAFE Brake
- 195-litre boot is much smaller than the XJ’s 520 litres
- 210 km/h top speed is lower than the XJ’s 241 km/h
- RM455 annual road tax is RM75 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| 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 | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 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 | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind | Yes |
| 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; 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 | Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 455 |
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 EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the stronger choice for seven-seat luxury use, EV range and performance. Choose the Jaguar XJ instead if its 520-litre boot and petrol refuelling are more useful to your driving pattern.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM32,603 less than the Jaguar XJ.
Can the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV charge quickly?
Yes. The EQS SUV supports Type 2 AC charging at up to 22 kW and CCS DC charging at up to 200 kW. Its lithium-ion battery has a 118 kWh capacity and a claimed range of 673 km.