Comparing the Kia Syros and the BMW M5 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 M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 727 bhp (combined system output) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros versus 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5. 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | 6MT/ 7DCT | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 8 |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Range | — | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) |
| 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 | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| 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 |
| 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Glass Sunroof |
| 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 - M-specific wide body |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix | Defogger Only |
| 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 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | standard rear anchor points | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides | Yes - 360° |
| 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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| Color Options | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.8 |











