Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLB vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz GLB and BMW X3. The Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. The Kia Carnival is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl and X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl.

Carnival vs GLB vs X3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carnival	GLB	X3
Price	Rs. 63.90 Lakh	Rs. 64.80 Lakh	Rs. 68.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2151 cc	1332 cc	1995 cc
Power	190 bhp	161 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Rs. 63.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

Rs. 64.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		207
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		9.1	7.9
Engine	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.2L CRDi	M282	B47 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.85View Mileage Details		16.55View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1069		1125
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18	245 / 50 R19

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
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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 Dual 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 on Roof	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	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 Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera		Reverse Camera
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	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Tuscan & Umber	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	60:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
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	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps			Optional
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	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	8
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Fusion Black	Cosmos Black	Black Sapphire
Glacier white Pearl	Denim Blue	Phytonic Blue
	Mountain Grey	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
	Patagonia Red Metallic	Mineral White
	Polar White

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz GLB and BMW X3?

Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh. Hence Kia Carnival is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carnival compared to GLB and X3?

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 200 Progressive Line variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLB produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLB vs BMW X3

Length (mm)	5155	4634	4708
Width (mm)	1995	1834	1891
Height (mm)	1775	1697	1676
Wheelbase (mm)	3090	2829	2864

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	52	68

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive			Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock			Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited