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    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 HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLAKia Carnival
    On Road PriceRs.65,43,616*Rs.70,93,854*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)19502151
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Kia Carnival comparison

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          Mercedes-Benz GLA
          Mercedes-Benz GLA
          220d 4MATIC AMG Line
            Rs55 Lakh*
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                Kia Carnival
                Kia Carnival
                Limousine Plus
                  Rs59.65 Lakh*
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                      Basic Information
                      On-Road Price in New Delhi
                      Rs.65,43,616*
                      Rs.70,93,854*
                      Rs.60,05,399*
                      Finance Available (EMI)
                      Rs.1,24,558/month
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                      Rs.1,37,792/month
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                      Rs.1,14,296/month
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                      Insurance
                      Rs.2,41,316
                      Rs.2,59,244
                      Rs.2,29,709
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                      Engine & Transmission
                      Engine Type
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                      OM 651 DE 22 LA
                      Smartstream In-line
                      2.0L TFSI
                      Displacement (cc)
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                      1950
                      2151
                      1984
                      No. of Cylinders
                      icon
                      Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                      icon
                      187.74bhp@3800rpm
                      190bhp
                      201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
                      Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                      icon
                      400Nm@1600-2600rpm
                      441Nm
                      320Nm@1500-4400rpm
                      Valves Per Cylinder
                      icon
                      4
                      4
                      4
                      Fuel Supply System
                      icon
                      -
                      CRDi
                      -
                      Turbo Charger
                      icon
                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Transmission Type
                      Automatic
                      Automatic
                      Automatic
                      Gearbox
                      icon
                      8-Speed DCT
                      8 Speed
                      7-Speed DCT
                      Drive Type
                      icon
                      AWD
                      Fuel & Performance
                      Fuel Type
                      Diesel
                      Diesel
                      Petrol
                      Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                      18.9
                      14.85
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                      Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                      -
                      72
                      -
                      Emission Norm Compliance
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                      BS VI 2.0
                      BS VI 2.0
                      BS VI 2.0
                      Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                      Front Suspension
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                      Air suspension
                      MacPherson Strut suspension
                      -
                      Rear Suspension
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                      Air suspension
                      Multi-link suspension
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                      Steering Type
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                      Electric
                      Electric
                      Electronic
                      Steering Column
                      icon
                      -
                      Tilt & Telescopic
                      Tilt & Telescopic
                      Front Brake Type
                      icon
                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Rear Brake Type
                      icon
                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Disc
                      Top Speed (Kmph)
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                      219
                      -
                      229
                      0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                      7.5 s
                      -
                      7.1 s
                      Tyre Size
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                      -
                      235/60 R18
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                      Tyre Type
                      icon
                      Radial Tubeless
                      Radial & Tubeless
                      -
                      Wheel Size (Inch)
                      icon
                      NoNo
                      18
                      Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)
                      1422
                      -
                      -
                      Dimensions & Capacity
                      Length (mm)
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                      4412
                      5155
                      4531
                      Width (mm)
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                      2020
                      1995
                      1859
                      Height (mm)
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                      1616
                      1775
                      1601
                      Wheel Base (mm)
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                      3090
                      2681
                      Rear Tread (mm)
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                      1606
                      -
                      -
                      Kerb Weight (kg)
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                      1570
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                      -
                      Grossweight (kg)
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                      2225
                      -
                      -
                      Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
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                      180
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                      Seating Capacity
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                      5
                      7
                      5
                      Boot Space (Litres)
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                      427
                      -
                      -
                      Comfort & Convenience
                      Power Steering
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                      YesYesYes
                      Automatic Climate Control
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                      -
                      3 Zone
                      3 Zone
                      Air Quality Control
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                      -
                      YesYes
                      Accessory Power Outlet
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Seat Headrest
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                      Yes
                      Adjustable
                      Adjustable
                      Adjustable Headrest
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                      YesYesYes
                      Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                      YesYesYes
                      Rear AC Vents
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                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Lumbar Support
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                      -
                      YesYes
                      Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                      YesYesYes
                      Cruise Control
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                      YesYesYes
                      Parking Sensors
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                      Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Foldable Rear Seat
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                      -
                      3rd Row 60:40 Split
                      -
                      Engine Start Stop Button
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                      YesYesYes
                      Voice Commands
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                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Paddle Shifters
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                      YesYesYes
                      USB Charger
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                      Front
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      Central Console Armrest
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                      -
                      YesYes
                      Additional Features

                      Digital Key Handover

                      more

                      -

                      more

                      -

                      more
                      Memory Function Seats
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                      -
                      Driver's Seat Only
                      Driver's Seat Only
                      Drive Modes
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                      -
                      4
                      -
                      Glove Box Light
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Power Windows
                      -
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      Heated Seats
                      -
                      Front & Rear
                      Front Only
                      Cup Holders
                      -
                      Front & Rear
                      -
                      Drive Mode Types
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                      Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
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                      Air Conditioner
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                      YesYesYes
                      Heater
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                      YesYesYes
                      Adjustable Steering
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                      Yes
                      Height & Reach
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                      KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
                      Ventilated Seats
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                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                      YesYesYes
                      Electric Adjustable Seats
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                      -
                      -
                      Front Only
                      Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                      YesYesYes
                      Interior
                      Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYesYes
                      Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Glove Box
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                      YesYesYes
                      Interior Lighting
                      -
                      Ambient light
                      -
                      Digital ClusterYesYesYes
                      Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                      -
                      12.3
                      11.9
                      Upholstery
                      Leatherette
                      Leather
                      Leatherette
                      Ambient Light Colour
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                      64
                      -
                      Exterior
                      Photo Comparison
                      HeadlightMercedes-Benz GLA HeadlightKia Carnival Headlight
                      TaillightMercedes-Benz GLA TaillightKia Carnival Taillight
                      Front Left SideMercedes-Benz GLA Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left Side
                      Available ColoursMountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival ColoursNavarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours
                      Body Type
                      Adjustable Headlamps
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                      YesYes
                      Headlamp Washers
                      icon
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Rain Sensing Wiper
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Rear Window Wiper
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Rear Window Washer
                      icon
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Rear Window Defogger
                      icon
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Wheel Covers
                      -
                      No
                      -
                      Alloy Wheels
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                      YesYes
                      -
                      Rear Spoiler
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Sun Roof
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Projector Headlamps
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Roof Rails
                      icon
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      LED DRLs
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                      YesYesYes
                      LED Headlamps
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      LED Taillights
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      LED Fog Lamps
                      icon
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Automatic Headlamps
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Fog Lights
                      -
                      Front & Rear
                      -
                      Antenna
                      -
                      Shark Fin
                      Shark Fin
                      Sunroof
                      Panoramic
                      Dual Sunroof
                      Panoramic
                      Boot Opening
                      Automatic
                      Hands-Free
                      Powered
                      Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Puddle Lamps
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                      -
                      Powered & Folding
                      Powered & Folding
                      Wheels Type
                      -
                      -
                      Alloy
                      Tyre Size
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                      -
                      235/60 R18
                      -
                      Tyre Type
                      icon
                      Radial Tubeless
                      Radial & Tubeless
                      -
                      Wheel Size (Inch)
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                      NoNo
                      18
                      Safety
                      Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Brake AssistYes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Central Locking
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Child Safety Locks
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Anti Theft Alarm
                      icon
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      No. of Airbags
                      7
                      8
                      7
                      Driver Airbag
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Passenger Airbag
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Side AirbagYesYes
                      -
                      Side Airbag Rear
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Day Night Rear View Mirror
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Traction Control
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Engine Immobilizer
                      icon
                      Yes
                      -
                      Yes
                      Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Rear Camera
                      icon
                      With Guidedlines
                      With Guidedlines
                      With Guidedlines
                      Anti Theft Device
                      -
                      -
                      Yes
                      Anti Pinch Power Windows
                      icon
                      -
                      -
                      All Windows
                      Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                      icon
                      -
                      YesNo
                      Sos Emergency Assistance
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Blind Spot Monitor
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Hill Descent Control
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Hill Assist
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      360 View Camera
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      -
                      Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYesYes
                      Safety Airbags
                      -
                      -
                      Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
                      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
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Adaptive Cruise Control
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Adaptive High Beam Assist
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Rear Cross Traffic Alert
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Advance Internet
                      Live Location
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Live Weather
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      E-Call & I-Call
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Over the Air (OTA) Updates
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Over Speeding Alert
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Entertainment & Communication
                      Radio
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Wireless Phone Charging
                      icon
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Bluetooth Connectivity
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Touchscreen
                      icon
                      YesYesYes
                      Touchscreen Size
                      icon
                      -
                      12.3
                      12.8
                      Android Auto
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      Wireless
                      Apple Car Play
                      icon
                      YesYes
                      Wireless
                      No. of Speakers
                      icon
                      -
                      12
                      10
                      Additional Features

                      -

                      more

                      Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

                      more

                      -

                      more
                      Usb PortsYesYesYes
                      Inbuilt Apps
                      -
                      Kia Connect
                      -
                      Speakers
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear
                      Front & Rear

                      Pros & Cons

                      • 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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