Comparing the BMW i5 and the Kia Syros side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Kia Syros is priced at ₹841,900. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Syros's 998 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6MT/ 7DCT |
| Mileage | — | 18 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 465 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2550 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Smart Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart Remote Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Engine Ignition |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Standard rear tower ventilation |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-speed inductive smartphone pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated matte black functional styling bars |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy/ Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | standard rear anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
