Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Kia Carnival. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Carnival is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl.

C-Class vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	3 Series Gran Limousine	Carnival
Price	Rs. 61.85 Lakh	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 63.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1998 cc	2151 cc
Power	201 bhp	255 bhp	190 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 61.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	6.2
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.2L CRDi
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details	14.85View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		908	1069
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multi Link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6	5.8
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	205 / 55 R17	225 / 45 R18	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	255 / 40 R18	235 / 60 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
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 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 Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	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	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	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)
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	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled		Not Sure
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Tuscan & Umber
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	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	Chrome	Silver
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		64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	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	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
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)	11.9	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	16	12
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

Sodalite Blue	Carbon Black Metallic	Fusion Black
Obsidian Black	Portimao Blue Metallic	Glacier white Pearl
Selenite Grey	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver	Mineral White Metallic
Opalith White
Hi-Tech Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

5 Ratings

4.8/5

10 Ratings

2.0/5

25 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

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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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C-Class vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Kia Carnival?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the C 200 variant, 1496 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of C-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm of torque. 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C-Class, 3 Series Gran Limousine and Carnival, 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 C-Class, 3 Series Gran Limousine and Carnival comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival

Length (mm)	4751	4823	5155
Width (mm)	1820	2068	1995
Height (mm)	1437	1441	1775
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2961	3090

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	455
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	59	72

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

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

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