BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carens
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Kia Carens? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Petrol top model).
3 Series Vs Carens
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series | Kia Carens |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.76,89,538* | Rs.22,16,794* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 2998 | 1482 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carens Comparison
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- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 12.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.02 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.47 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.57 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.12 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.67 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 10.92 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 11.97 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.42 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 14.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.76,89,538* | Rs.22,16,794* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,46,361/month | Rs.42,187/month |
| Insurance | Rs.1,30,323 3 Series Insurance | Rs.83,485 Carens Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.3,367 |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | EngineType | Smartstream T-GDi |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 2998 | 1482 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 6 6 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm | 157.81bhp@5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 13.02 | 17.9 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 59 | 45 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | M Sport Suspension | Mcpherson strut with coil spring |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | M Sport Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | - | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | - | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4709 | 4540 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1827 | 1800 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1442 | 1708 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2651 | 2780 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot An automated system that opens and closes the car's boot lid or trunk with the press of a button or remote control. Makes accessing the boot easier.✕ | Yes | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic 3 Series Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors |
| Body Type | Sedan All Sedan Cars | MUV All MUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | - | No |
| Speed Assist System | - | No |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | - | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control A remote to control the car's audio system without reaching for the dashboard. Makes controlling the audio system easy from all seats inside the car.✕ | Yes | - |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Kia Carens?
BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 72.90 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Kia Carens?
The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Carens is 17.9 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Carens gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi