BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival Comparison
- rs47.5 Lakh*VS
- rs33.95 Lakh*
BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Kia Carnival? 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 41.7 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 24.95 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Diesel). 3 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2199 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 19.62 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Carnival has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.56,14,427* | Rs.40,20,862* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2199 |
| Available Colors | Alpine WhitePotamaic BluePortofino BlueMineral GreyMediterranean Blue+1 More | Glacier White PearlSteel SilverAurora Black Pearl |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | MUVAll MUV Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 197.2bhp@3800rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.62 kmpl | No |
| User Rating | ||
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 540 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57Litres | 60Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offers & Discount | No | No |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,06,873 | Rs.76,534 |
| Insurance | Rs.2,11,302 3 Series Insurance | Rs.1,59,049 Carnival Insurance |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot | - | No |
| Power folding 3rd Row Seat | - | No |
| Automatic Climate Control | 3 Zone | 3 Zone |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Climate Control (A/C) | - | No |
| Remote Trunk Opener | Yes | No |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | Yes | - |
| Remote Engine Start/Stop | - | No |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light | Yes | - |
| Remote Horn & Light Control | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | - |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Front | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Rear | Yes | - |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Front | No | - |
| Heated Seats Rear | No | - |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | No |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Car Location | - | No |
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | - | No |
| Smart Access Card Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Key Band | - | No |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | No | Yes |
| Bottle Holder | Front & Rear Door | Front Door |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | Yes | - |
| USB Charger | Front | Rear |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | No | - |
| Central Console Armrest | With Storage | Yes |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free Tailgate | - | Yes |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Curtain | Yes | Yes |
| Luggage Hook And Net | No | No |
| Battery Saver | No | No |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | No |
| Additional Features | - | Leg Support |
| Massage Seats | No | No |
| Memory Function Seats | Driver's Seat Only | No |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | Driver's Window | Driver's Window |
| Autonomous Parking | No | No |
| Drive Modes | 4 | - |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| No Of Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Front | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Rear | No | No |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Xenon Headlamps | No | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | - |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | No |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | - |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | No |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | Yes | No |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | - |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch Lock | No | - |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Eletronic Stability Control | - | Yes |
| Advance Safety Features | BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Launch Control Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front And Rear, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit, BMW ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole In One, Road Side Assistance 24x7, Emergency Spare Wheel | Electronic Parking Brake |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | No | - |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | Driver's Window | Driver's Window |
| Speed Alert | - | No |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbags | No | No |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | No | No |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts | Yes | - |
| Sos Emergency Assistance | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No | No |
| Hill Descent Control | No | No |
| Hill Assist | No | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock | Yes | - |
| 360 View Camera | No | No |
| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | Yes | No |
| Cd Changer | Yes | No |
| Dvd Player | No | No |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | - |
| Mirror Link | - | No |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated2DINAudio | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging | - | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | - | No |
| Compass | - | No |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen Size | 12.3 inch | 8 inch |
| Connectivity | ,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay | Android Auto,Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Apple Car Play | - | Yes |
| Internal Storage | Yes | - |
| Number Of Speaker | 9 | 8 |
| Rear Entertainment System | No | Yes |
| Additional Features | - | UVO Support |
| Interior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery | No | No |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | - |
| Cigarette Lighter | Yes | - |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | No | Front |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table In The Rear | No | - |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | Yes |
| Dual Tone Dashboard | Yes | - |
| Additional Features | Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome
Entry Sills BMW Exclusive Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area Floor Mats In Velour Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes Lights Package Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows Smokers Package Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black/Cognac Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function | - |
| Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Rear | No | Yes |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror | No | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | No |
| Rear Window Wiper | No | No |
| Rear Window Washer | No | No |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | No | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Power Antenna | No | No |
| Tinted Glass | No | No |
| Rear Spoiler | No | No |
| Removable Or Convertible Top | No | No |
| Roof Carrier | No | No |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Moon Roof | No | - |
| Side Stepper | No | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Garnish | No | Yes |
| Smoke Headlamps | No | - |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | - |
| Roof Rail | No | Yes |
| Lighting | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights | - |
| Trunk Opener | Remote | Remote |
| Additional Features | BMW Kidney Grille With 11 Slats In Chrome
Exclusive Design Features In Chrome At The Front And Rear Side Window Frames And Tailpipe Trim In Chrome Mirrors With Memory Function Heat Protection Glazing | - |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 235/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Wheel Size | - | - |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
| Fuel & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (City) | No | No |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.62 kmpl | No |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 60 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | BS VI |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 243 | No |
| Drag Coefficient | No | No |
| Engine and Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde | 2.2L VGT Deisel Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2199 |
| Fast Charging | - | No |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 197.2bhp@3800rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 400Nm@1750-2500rpm | 440nm@1750-2750rpm |
| No Of Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | CRDi | CRDI |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | - |
| Super Charger | No | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Mild Hybrid | - | No |
| Drive Type | RWD | 2WD |
| Clutch Type | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
| Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4709 | 5115 |
| Width (mm) | 1827 | 1985 |
| Height (mm) | 1435 | 1755 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 157 | - |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2810 | 3060 |
| Front Tread (mm) | 1589 | - |
| Rear Tread (mm) | 1583 | - |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 2195 |
| Grossweight (kg) | - | 2830 |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 957  | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 540 |
| No. of Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension, Steering & Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double Joint Spring Strut | MacPherson Strut with coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Five Arm | Multi Link |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | 5.5 | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 243 | - |
| 0-100kmph (Seconds) | 7.2 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | BS VI |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 235/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
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