BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival vs Lexus ES

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Kia Carnival and Lexus ES. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Kia Carnival is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl, Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl and ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival vs ES Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	Carnival	ES
Price	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 63.90 Lakh	Rs. 64.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2151 cc	2487 cc
Power	255 bhp	190 bhp	176 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Rs. 63.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 64.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.2L CRDi	2.5L A25A-FXS I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm
Electric Motor Assist			215 bhp
Max Motor Performance			118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.39View Mileage Details	14.85View Mileage Details	22.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	908	1069	1129
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor			1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multi Link	Double-wishbone
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.8	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 60 R18	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	235 / 60 R18	235 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone		Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type		Not Sure	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Tuscan & Umber	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wireless
Apple CarPlay			Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	12	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Fusion Black	Graphite Black Glass Flake
Portimao Blue Metallic	Glacier white Pearl	Deep Blue Mica
Skyscraper Grey Metallic		Sonic Chrome
Mineral White Metallic		Sonic Titanium
		Sonic Iridium
		Sonic Quartz

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

10 Ratings

2.0/5

25 Ratings

3.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	3.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	3.3Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.2Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	2.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a luxurious and powerful sedan that offers an impressive driving experience. Here is a brief review of this car, covering all aspects Buying experience: Buying a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a seamless experience with BMW's efficient sales and after-sales service. The BMW Brand is Known for its quality and the dealership experience reflects that. Driving Experience: The BMW 3 Series Gran limousine provides a smooth and refined driving experience with its powerful engine and advanced suspension system. It offers precise handling and excellent grip, making it an ideal car for long drives and daily commutes Looks and performance: The BMW 3 Series looks stunning with its signature kidney grille and sharp LED headlights. The cabin is spacious and luxurious, with leather upholstery and advanced technology features. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 258 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. Servicing and maintenance: BMW provides excellent after-sales services, with scheduled maintenance plans and warranty programs that cover all aspects of the car Pros and Cons: Pros of the BMW include its luxurious and spacious cabin impressive driving experience, and advanced technology features. The only potential downside is its higher price compared to some competitors

This car is indirectly promoting Innova hycross

Not going to sell at this price point, very wrong approach to the Indian Market. Indeed this makes customers feel more value for money now. People would pay 25+L and upgrade to Velfire Or Merc Vclass This is going the Jimny way down

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3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival vs ES Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Kia Carnival and Lexus ES?

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh, Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 3 Series Gran Limousine, Carnival and ES is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl, for the Limousine Plus variant, mileage of Carnival is 14.85kmpl and for the 300h Exquisite variant, mileage of ES is 22.5kmpl. Thus making ES the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and Carnival

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to Carnival and ES?

For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the Limousine Plus variant, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 441 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 3 Series Gran Limousine, Carnival and ES, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 3 Series Gran Limousine, Carnival and ES comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival vs Lexus ES

Length (mm)	4823	5155	4975
Width (mm)	2068	1995	1865
Height (mm)	1441	1775	1445
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	3090	2870
Ground Clearance (mm)			150
Kerb Weight (kg)			1680

Doors (Doors)	4	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)			454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	72	50

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	100000