Jaguar XJ vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
The Jaguar XJ costs RM658,491 against the Mercedes-Benz EQS at RM648,888, so this is not a price-led fight. The EQS is the quicker, roomier and better-equipped car on paper: 443 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, a 610-litre boot, 11 airbags and AEB. The XJ counters with petrol convenience, rear-wheel drive, a higher 241 km/h top speed and lower RM380 annual road tax. For most Malaysian luxury sedan buyers, the EQS gives more measurable car for slightly less money.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you want a petrol luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive, 241 km/h top speed and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want stronger acceleration, EV range, all-wheel drive and more safety kit on paper.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM658,491; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Powertrain: Jaguar XJ 1,999 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQS dual-motor electric
- Power: Jaguar XJ 237 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar XJ 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 seconds
- Boot space: Jaguar XJ 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres
- Safety: Jaguar XJ 8 airbags and no AEB; Mercedes-Benz EQS 11 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 237 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 241 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV range | — | 696 km |
| CO₂ | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L | 610 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 11✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 4✓ |
| 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.
XJ
- Higher 241 km/h top speed
- Lower RM380 annual road tax
- 82-litre fuel tank suits long-distance petrol use
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 520-litre boot
- No AEB listed
EQS
- Much quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 696 km EV range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- Larger 610-litre boot
- Higher RM715 annual road tax
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Charging needs suit your routine
XJ vs EQS FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is better on the numbers, with 443 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.8-second acceleration, 696 km EV range, a 610-litre boot, 11 airbags and AEB. The Jaguar XJ mainly fights back with petrol refuelling, rear-wheel drive and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is RM9,603 cheaper than the Jaguar XJ. Given the EQS also has more power, faster acceleration, a bigger boot and more airbags, the price gap works against the XJ on paper.
Which is quicker, the Jaguar XJ or Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.8 seconds versus 7.5 seconds for the Jaguar XJ. The Jaguar has the higher top speed, at 241 km/h compared with 210 km/h.