Kia Carnival Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

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₹ 59.42 Lakh

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Kia Carnival Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Carnival Vs C-Class on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Carnival Vs C-Class – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Delhi starts at ₹ 61 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 68 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 62 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Carnival price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 59.42 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Price	₹ 59.42 Lakh	₹ 61 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	MUV	Sedan
Mileage	13.90 KM/L	16.90 KM/L
Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm bhp	201 bhp
Engine	2151 CC	1496 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Carnival Vs C-Class – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol engine returns 14 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 23 KM/L. The Kia Carnival base Diesel returns 14 KM/L.

Carnival Vs C-Class – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets 2 Petrol 201, 245 bhp engines and 197 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Kia Carnival comes in 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Smartstream In-line 4 Cylinder E-VGT CRDi 16 Valve	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2151 CC	1496 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm
Torque	441 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm	300 Nm@1800-4000 rpm
Top Speed	190	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	10.8	7.3
No. of gears	8	9
Drive Train	FWD	RWD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS VI Phase 2	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5155 mm	4686 mm
Width	1995 mm	1810 mm
Height	1775 mm	1442 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2840 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	157 mm
Kerb Weight	1995 KG	1655 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	540 L	480 L
No. of Doors	5	4
No. of Rows	3	N/A
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel tank Capacity	72.0	66.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	13.90 KM/L	16.90 KM/L
Mileage - City	14.50 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	11.00 KM/L	16.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/50 R17
Rear Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/50 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	235/60 R18	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic - Three Zone	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
Front AC	Dual Zone	-
Rear AC	Triple Zone, Independent Controls	-
Third Row AC Zone	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Triple Zone	Yes
Paddle Shift	No	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	-
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	-
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	-
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	-
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	-
Seat Upholstery	Premium Nappa Leather	-
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Yes
Front Armrest	Available With Storage	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	-
Split Rear Seat	Yes	-
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	-
Headrests	Front And Rear	-
Ventilated Seats	Front And Rear	-
Seat Memory Function	Yes	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags		-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Hill Hold Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	-
Lane Assist	Yes	-
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	-
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front And Rear	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Parking Assistance	360 Camera	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Dashcam	Yes	-
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Projector LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	-
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	-
Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear LED	-

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Dual-Pane Panoramic	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	-
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	-
Chrome Accents	Yes	-
ORVM Adjustments	Electric, Auto-Folding	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Skid Plates	Yes	-
Side Steps	No	-

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	-
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	-
Clock	Digital	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	-
Gear Indicator	Yes	-
Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Tachometer	Digital	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	-
Touchscreen Display Size	10.25 Inches	-
Audio System	Harman Kardon	-
Speakers
Tweeters		-
Subwoofer	Yes	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	-
Geofencing	Yes	-
Digital Key	Yes	-
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	-
Auto Park Assist	Yes	-
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	-
SOS Button	Yes	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years Or 1,00,000 Km	-

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