Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz GLC? 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 GLC price starts Rs 77 Lakh ex-showroom for 220d (Diesel). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLC has 1999 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 GLC has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carnival Vs GLC

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz GLC
On Road Price	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.91,47,453^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2151	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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59.65 Lakh^*
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77 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	220d	xDrive 20d M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.91,47,453^*	Rs.92,89,481^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,77,744/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,77,605/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.3,26,153	Rs.3,30,781
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 30 Reviews	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

220d

xDrive 20d M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.91,47,453^*

Rs.92,89,481^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,77,744/month

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Rs.1,77,605/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.3,26,153

Rs.3,30,781

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

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4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	OM654M	2.0L Diesel
Displacement (cc)	2151	1993	1995
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	194.44bhp@3600rpm	194bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	440Nm@2000-3200rpm	400Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	CRDI	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	9-Speed Tronic	8-Speed
Drive Type	2WD	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

OM654M

2.0L Diesel

Displacement (cc)

2151

1993

1995

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

194.44bhp@3600rpm

194bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

440Nm@2000-3200rpm

400Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

9-Speed Tronic

8-Speed

Drive Type

2WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-	17.86
Mileage WLTP (kmpl)	-	19.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	219	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8 s	7.7 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/55 R19	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	R19	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4716	4708
Width (mm)	1995	1890	1891
Height (mm)	1775	1640	1676
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2580	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1640	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2000	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	2550	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	201	-
Seating Capacity	7	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	620	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	No	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	-
Additional Features	- more	DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems more	- more
Massage Seats	-	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Full	-
Drive Modes	4	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front & Rear	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	-	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light,Boot Lamp	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	64	-

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreyPolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLC Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	-	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No	-
Tinted Glass	-	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	-	Remote	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	- more	"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern" more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Automatic	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	Powered
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/55 R19	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	R19	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	Yes

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	-	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	-	Yes
RSA	-	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	-	No	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	11.9	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	15	15
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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