Comparing the Kia Syros and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at ₹6,199,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel), producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros versus 16.14 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 6MT/ 7DCT | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2135 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 112 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 1635 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2865 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic 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 MBUX Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - Front (8-way) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Remote Key | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors | Yes - Auto Folding |
| 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 | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding 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 - Hey Mercedes |
| 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 | Not Available (Integrated) |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | LED High Performance 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 | 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 | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - BAS Plus |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP with EBP |
| 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° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
