Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLC 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 GLC price starts at Rs 77 Lakh ex-showroom for 220d (Diesel) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). GLC has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the GLC has a mileage of 19.4 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

GLC Vs Carnival

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

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

Variant

220d

Limousine Plus

xDrive 20d M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,47,453^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.92,89,481^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,77,744/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,77,605/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,26,153

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.3,30,781

User Rating

4.5

Based on 30 Reviews

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

4.3

Based on 9 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

Smartstream In-line

2.0L Diesel

Displacement (cc)

1993

2151

1995

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194.44bhp@3600rpm

190bhp

194bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

440Nm@2000-3200rpm

441Nm

400Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDI

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed Tronic

8 Speed

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

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)	66	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	-	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt & 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	235/55 R19	235/60 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	R19	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	3 Zone	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	Yes	Adjustable	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	No	Yes	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	60:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	-
Additional Features	DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems more	- 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
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	-	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes	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,Boot Lamp	Ambient light	-
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	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreyPolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLC Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV 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	"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	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	235/60 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	R19	No	-

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	7	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes	-
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	11.9	12.3	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	12	15
Additional Features	connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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