Toyota Vellfire vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival

CarWale brings you comparison of Toyota Vellfire, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Kia Carnival. The Toyota Vellfire price is Rs. 1.46 Crore, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 72.55 Lakh and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 77.74 Lakh. The Toyota Vellfire is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: 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. Vellfire provides the mileage of 19.28 kmpl, 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and Carnival provides the mileage of 14.85 kmpl.

Vellfire vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vellfire	3 Series Gran Limousine	Carnival
Price	Rs. 1.46 Crore	Rs. 72.55 Lakh	Rs. 77.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	1998 cc	2151 cc
Power	142 bhp	255 bhp	190 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel

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Toyota Vellfire

Rs. 1.46 Crore

On-Road Price, Sanawad

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 72.55 Lakh

On-Road Price, Indore

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

Rs. 77.74 Lakh

On-Road Price, Sanawad

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Toyota Vellfire

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		6.2
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		B48 Turbocharged I4	2.2L CRDi
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	142 bhp @ 6000 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	240 Nm @ 4300 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Max Motor Performance	141 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.28View Mileage Details	15.39View Mileage Details	14.85View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1157	908	1069
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (EV/Hybrid) - CVT Gears	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
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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MCPherson Strut	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	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)	5.9	6	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R19	225 / 45 R18	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R19	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
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	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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 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 on Roof , Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof
Third Row AC Zone	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 - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	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	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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	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)	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 electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front and Middle Row		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled		Not Sure
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige	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	50:50 split	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		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	Plastic	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	Chrome	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	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	14		64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	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		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	13.9	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	15	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
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Black	Carbon Black Metallic	Fusion Black
Precious Metal	Portimao Blue Metallic	Glacier white Pearl
Platinum White Pearl	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

9 Ratings

4.8/5

10 Ratings

2.0/5

25 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior	3.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance	3.3Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.2Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	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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Vellfire vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Carnival Comparison FAQs

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

Toyota Vellfire price is Rs. 1.46 Crore, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 72.55 Lakh and Kia Carnival price is Rs. 77.74 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Hi variant, mileage of Vellfire is 19.28kmpl, for the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl and for the Limousine Plus variant, mileage of Carnival is 14.85kmpl. Thus making Vellfire the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and Carnival

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

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 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 Vellfire, 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 Vellfire, 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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Toyota Vellfire vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Kia Carnival

Length (mm)	5010	4823	5155
Width (mm)	1850	2068	1995
Height (mm)	1950	1441	1775
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2961	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	2065

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	59	72

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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

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

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