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.70,33,405^*	Rs.90,69,653^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2151	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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220d
77 Lakh^*
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Variant	Limousine Plus	220d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.90,69,653^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,640/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,76,268/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.3,26,153
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 30 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

220d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,33,405^*

Rs.90,69,653^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,640/month

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Rs.1,76,268/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.3,26,153

User Rating

4.6

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

OM654M

Displacement (cc)

2151

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

194.44bhp@3600rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

440Nm@2000-3200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

9-Speed Tronic

Drive Type

2WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Mileage WLTP (kmpl)	-	19.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219

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

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4716
Width (mm)	1995	1890
Height (mm)	1775	1640
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
Boot Space (Litres)	-	620

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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
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
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light,Boot Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreyPolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLC Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	R19

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	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
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

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

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