Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh. The Kia Carnival is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz R-Class is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl.

Carnival vs R-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carnival	R-Class
Price	Rs. 63.90 Lakh	Rs. 60.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2151 cc	2987 cc
Power	190 bhp	265 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Rs. 63.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

Rs. 60.23 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.2L CRDi	V6 Diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	265 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm	617 Nm @ 2400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.85View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1069
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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
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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

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)
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)
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)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Tuscan & Umber
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Fusion Black	Chromite Black
	Glacier white Pearl	Palladium Silver
		Iridium Silver
		Diamond White BRIGHT

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By Desirazu Venkat22 Oct 2024

The new-generation Kia Carnival is offered in fully-loaded variant and only with diesel power

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Carnival vs R-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carnival compared to R-Class?

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 R350 CDI 4Matic variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of R-Class produces 265 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 617 Nm @ 2400 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Length (mm)	5155	5157
Width (mm)	1995	2183
Height (mm)	1775	1659
Wheelbase (mm)	3090	3215

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)		633
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	80

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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
Alexa Compatibility

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited