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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 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

3 Series Vs Carnival

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesKia Carnival
On Road PriceRs.84,02,243*Rs.75,28,287*
Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
Engine(cc)29982151
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival comparison

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        BMW 3 Series
        BMW 3 Series
        Rs72.90 Lakh*
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            Kia Carnival
            Kia Carnival
            Rs63.90 Lakh*
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          • M340i xDrive
            rs72.90 Lakh*
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          • Limousine Plus
            rs63.90 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.84,02,243*
          Rs.75,28,287*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.1,59,932/month
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          Rs.1,43,289/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.3,10,343
          Rs.2,75,637
          User Rating
          4.2
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          4.6
          Based on 57 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          B58 Turbocharged I6
          Smartstream In-line
          Displacement (cc)
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          2998
          2151
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
          190bhp
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          500Nm@1900-5000rpm
          441Nm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          CRDi
          Turbo Charger
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          Twin
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          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          8-Speed Steptronic
          8 Speed
          Drive Type
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Diesel
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          13.02
          14.85
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          59
          72
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          253
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          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          Multi link suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Multi link suspension
          Multi-link suspension
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Front Brake Type
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          ventilated Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Ventilated Disc
          Disc
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          253
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          0-100kmph (Seconds)
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          4.4 s
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          Tyre Size
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          F225/40R19, R255/35R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Run flat Radial
          Radial & Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4709
          5155
          Width (mm)
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          1827
          1995
          Height (mm)
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          1442
          1775
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2651
          3090
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1745
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          Seating Capacity
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          5
          7
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          480
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          No. of Doors
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          4
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Power Boot
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          Yes
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          Automatic Climate Control
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          3 Zone
          3 Zone
          Remote Trunk Opener
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          Yes
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          Low Fuel Warning Light
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          Yes
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          Yes
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          Vanity Mirror
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          Yes
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          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Yes
          Adjustable
          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          Yes
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          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Lumbar Support
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          YesYes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Navigation System
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          Yes
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          Foldable Rear Seat
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          40:20:40 Split
          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          Yes
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          Bottle Holder
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          Front Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          Yes
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          Paddle Shifters
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          YesYes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Steering Mounted Tripmeter
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          Yes
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          Central Console Armrest
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          YesYes
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          No
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          Rear Curtain
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          No
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          Luggage Hook And Net
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          No
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          Additional Features
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          12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
          Memory Function Seats
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          Front
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Drive Modes
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          4
          4
          Glove Box Light
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          Yes
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
          Power Windows
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Heated Seats
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Drive Mode Types
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          Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Yes
          Height & Reach
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          Yes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Multi Tripmeter
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          Yes
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          Leather Seats
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          Yes
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          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          Yes
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Digital Clock
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          Yes
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          Outside Temperature Display
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          Yes
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          Digital Odometer
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          Yes
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          Driving Experience Control Eco
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          Yes
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          Additional Features
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          BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
          2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
          Digital Cluster
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          Yes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          12.3
          Upholstery
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          Leather
          Ambient Light Colour
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          64
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series ColorsGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Fog Lights Front
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          Yes
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          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          Yes
          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          No
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          Yes
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          Chrome Grille
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          Yes
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          Chrome Garnish
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          Yes
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          Projector Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          Heated Wing Mirror
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          Yes
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          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
          Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Fog Lights
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Dual Sunroof
          Boot Opening
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          -
          Powered
          Puddle Lamps
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          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          -
          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          F225/40R19, R255/35R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Run flat Radial
          Radial & Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          -
          No
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          Yes
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          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          YesYes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          8
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoYes
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          Yes
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          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          Anti Theft Device
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          YesYes
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          YesYes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          -
          Driver and Passenger
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          YesYes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          Yes
          Blind Spot Camera
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          Yes
          Geo Fence Alert
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          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          Yes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          Yes
          Curtain Airbag
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          Yes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          Yes
          Global NCAP Safety Rating
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          5 Star
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          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
          Speed Assist System
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          Yes
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          Yes
          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
          Lane Keep Assist
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          Yes
          Driver Attention Warning
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          Yes
          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          Yes
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          Yes
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          Yes
          Advance Internet
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Audio System Remote Control
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          Yes
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          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          Yes
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          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          USB And Auxiliary Input
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          Yes
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          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Compass
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          Yes
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          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          14.9
          12.3
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          16
          12
          Additional Features
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          Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
          Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          -
          Kia Connect
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Kia Carnival?
          A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 72.90 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Kia Carnival?
          A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Carnival gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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