Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS is available at ₹13,999,000, while the Kia Syros is priced at ₹841,900. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz GLS comes with a 2925 cc unit compared to the Kia Syros's 998 cc, producing 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) and 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11.0 kmpl (approx) for the Mercedes-Benz GLS versus 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros. 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 | 2925 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD | FWD |
| Engine Type | 2.9L OM656 Diesel V6 / 3.0L M256 Petrol Inline-6 | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 Litres | 45 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | 6MT/ 7DCT |
| Mileage | 11.0 kmpl (approx) | 18 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 730 Nm (GLS 400d) / 500 Nm (GLS 450) | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 Litres (3rd row up) | 465 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3300 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 248 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 1190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5207 mm / 2030 mm / 1823 mm | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3135 mm | 2550 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric) | 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 + 3rd Row Climate Control (4-Zone) | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus | Smart Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front & 2nd Row | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | 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 - 2nd & 3rd Row | Standard rear tower ventilation |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR Leather | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights |
| Sound System | Burmester 4D 17-Speaker | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 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 | Yes | 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 | 275/50 R20 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy/ Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP + AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | standard rear anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 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 | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHight Tech SilverSelenite GreySodalith Blue | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
