BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy BMW 5 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 5 Series price starts at Rs 72.35 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.42 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 10.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

5 Series Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	BMW 5 Series	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.83,39,072^*	Rs.70,03,068^*
Mileage (city)	10.9 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1998	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 5 Series
Rs72.35 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Rs59.42 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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BMW 5 Series
530Li
72.35 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.42 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	530Li	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.83,39,072^*	Rs.70,03,068^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,61,071/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,36,551/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,08,222	Rs.2,58,378
User Rating	4.5 Based on 37 Reviews	4.6 Based on 80 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

530Li

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.83,39,072^*

Rs.70,03,068^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,61,071/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,36,551/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,08,222

Rs.2,58,378

User Rating

4.5

Based on 37 Reviews

4.6

Based on 80 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1998	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1998

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

190bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.9	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.7	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5165	5155
Width (mm)	2156	1995
Height (mm)	1518	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	3105	3090
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	158	180
Seating Capacity	5	7
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Carbon BlackMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Live Weather

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	12
Additional Features	-	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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