Comparing the Kia Syros and the BMW iX side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Syros is available at ₹841,900, while the BMW iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) 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 | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6MT/ 7DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Remote Key | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Engine Ignition | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard rear tower ventilation | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | High-speed inductive smartphone pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates | Yes |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated matte black functional styling bars | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | standard rear anchor points | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
