Comparing the Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS is available at ₹15,299,000, while the Kia Syros is priced at ₹841,900. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Syros's 998 cc, producing 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) 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 | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) | 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 | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 610 Litres | 465 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 107 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2585 kg | 1190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel |
| Cluster | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC | Smart Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key | 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 - 4-Zone | Standard rear tower ventilation |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights |
| Sound System | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | 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 | Digital Light LED Adaptive 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 | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy/ Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | standard rear anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera System | 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 | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
