Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire vs Kia Carnival

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Toyota Vellfire price is Rs. 1.22 Crore and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Toyota Vellfire is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Kia Carnival is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Vellfire provides the mileage of 19.28 kmpl and Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl.

GLS vs Vellfire vs Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Vellfire	Carnival
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.22 Crore	Rs. 63.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2487 cc	2151 cc
Power	375 bhp	142 bhp	190 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Toyota Vellfire

Rs. 1.22 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Rs. 63.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Toyota Vellfire

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator		2.2L CRDi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	142 bhp @ 6000 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	240 Nm @ 4300 rpm	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Max Motor Performance		141 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		19.28View Mileage Details	14.85View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		1157	1069
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (EV/Hybrid) - CVT Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Battery		Nickel Metal Hydride,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	MCPherson Strut	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone	Multi Link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R19	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	225 / 55 R19	235 / 60 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Roof	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	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree 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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	14	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		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	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic	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	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	13.9	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	15	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
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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 (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front and Middle Row	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Not Sure
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Beige	Tuscan & Umber
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	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	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Black	Fusion Black
Sodalite Blue	Precious Metal	Glacier white Pearl
Selenite Silver	Platinum White Pearl
High-tech Silver
Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

2.1/5

27 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior	3.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.8Performance	3.3Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy	3.2Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	2.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

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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GLS vs Vellfire vs Carnival Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Toyota Vellfire price is Rs. 1.22 Crore and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 63.90 Lakh. Hence Kia Carnival is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to Vellfire and Carnival?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the Hi variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of Vellfire produces 142 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 240 Nm @ 4300 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.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire vs Kia Carnival

Length (mm)	5209	5010	5155
Width (mm)	2157	1850	1995
Height (mm)	1823	1950	1775
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3000	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	2065

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	60	72

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener	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
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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