Kia Carnival vs BMW 5 Series

Should you buy Kia Carnival or BMW 5 Series? 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. Kia Carnival price starts at Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and BMW 5 Series price starts Rs 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the 5 Series has a mileage of 10.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs 5 Series

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	BMW 5 Series
On Road Price	Rs.75,33,460^*	Rs.84,06,243^*
Mileage (city)	-	10.9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Carnival
Rs63.91 Lakh^*
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Rs72.90 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.91 Lakh^*
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BMW 5 Series
530Li
72.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Limousine Plus	530Li
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,33,460^*	Rs.84,06,243^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,398/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,59,996/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,675	Rs.3,10,343
User Rating	4.7 Based on 75 Reviews	4.5 Based on 32 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

530Li

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,33,460^*

Rs.84,06,243^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,398/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,59,996/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,75,675

Rs.3,10,343

User Rating

4.7

Based on 75 Reviews

4.5

Based on 32 Reviews

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

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

2151

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

255bhp@4500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
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	Electric	Power
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

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	5165
Width (mm)	1995	2156
Height (mm)	1775	1518
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	3105
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	500
Seating Capacity	7	5
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Additional Features	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	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

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

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Grey5 Series Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	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	-
Additional Features	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	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Powered	-
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

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Grey5 Series Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	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	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	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	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	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
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-

Advance Internet

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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