Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Kia Carnival

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

GLA Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.65,43,616^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1950	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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Variant	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	Limousine Plus	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,43,616^*	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.58,54,779^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,24,558/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,12,010/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,41,316	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,00,079
User Rating	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Variant

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

Limousine Plus

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,43,616^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.58,54,779^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,24,558/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,12,010/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,41,316

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,00,079

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4.4

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM 651 DE 22 LA	Smartstream In-line	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1950	2151	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	190bhp	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	441Nm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed DCT	8 Speed	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	AWD	2WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Smartstream In-line

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1950

2151

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@3800rpm

190bhp

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

441Nm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed DCT

8 Speed

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

AWD

2WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.9	14.85	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	72	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	219	-	219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	-	9.2
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	-	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	5155	4447
Width (mm)	2020	1995	1821
Height (mm)	1616	1775	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	-	3090	2670
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	2225	-	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180	-
Seating Capacity	5	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	-	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable	Yes
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
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	3rd Row 60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover more	- more	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	- more	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	- more	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	8	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	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	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	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	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	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.3	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	12	12
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
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.

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Questions & answers

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

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

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