Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz GLA? 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 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carnival Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.64,87,816^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2151	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.64,87,816^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,640/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,484/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,41,316
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,33,405^*

Rs.64,87,816^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,640/month

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Rs.1,23,484/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,41,316

User Rating

4.6

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Based on 32 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	2151	1950
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	2WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

2151

1950

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

8-Speed DCT

Drive Type

2WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	18.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.5 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4412
Width (mm)	1995	2020
Height (mm)	1775	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	427

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Digital Key Handover more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	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
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

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

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	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	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

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	-

ADAS

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

Advance Internet

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 more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carnival
- Second-row VIP lounge seats with power recline, leg rests, and ventilation offer great comfort.
- The overall package is very much feature-loaded, with all the creature comforts covered.
- Accommodates up to 7 passengers comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom across all rows.
- Offers 540 litres of boot space even with all three rows up, suitable for long family trips.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory

Kia Carnival
- Priced at Rs 63.91 lakh (ex-showroom), it may be out of reach for many potential buyers.
- Available only in the fully-loaded Limousine Plus variant, and only in 2 colour options, White and Black, restricting choices for customisation.
- Lacks a petrol or hybrid option in the Indian market, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
- The 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a claimed mileage of 14.85 kmpl, which might be less economical for city driving.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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