Comparing the Kia Syros and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 EQS is priced at ₹15,299,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS's N/A (Electric), producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) 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 | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) |
| 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 | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 107.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 770 km - WLTP (EQS 450+) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 610 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 107 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 2585 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Remote Key | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key |
| 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 - 4-Zone |
| 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 | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| 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 | Yes |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | Digital Light LED Adaptive 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 (Sedan) |
| 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 | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC |
| 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 |
| 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 | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
