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    BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival

    Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Kia Carnival? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    3 Series Vs Carnival

    Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesKia Carnival
    On Road PriceRs.86,31,955*Rs.75,29,460*
    Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
    Engine(cc)29982151
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival comparison

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          BMW 3 Series
          BMW 3 Series
            Rs74.90 Lakh*
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                Kia Carnival
                Kia Carnival
                  Rs63.91 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.86,31,955*
                Rs.75,29,460*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.1,64,304/month
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                Rs.1,43,314/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.3,18,055
                Rs.2,75,675
                User Rating
                4.3
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                4.7
                Based on 74 Reviews
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                B58 Turbocharged I6
                Smartstream In-line
                Displacement (cc)
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                2998
                2151
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
                190bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                500Nm@1900-5000rpm
                441Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
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                Twin
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                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                8-Speed Steptronic
                8 Speed
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                13.02
                14.85
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                59
                72
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                253
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                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Front Brake Type
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                ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                253
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                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                4.4 s
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                Tyre Size
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                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Run flat Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4709
                5155
                Width (mm)
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                1827
                1995
                Height (mm)
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                1442
                1775
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2651
                3090
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1745
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                Seating Capacity
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                5
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                480
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                No. of Doors
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                4
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Power Boot
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                Yes
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                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                3 Zone
                Remote Trunk Opener
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                Yes
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                Low Fuel Warning Light
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                Yes
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                Yes
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                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Yes
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                Yes
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                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
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                YesYes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Navigation System
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                Yes
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                Foldable Rear Seat
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                40:20:40 Split
                2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                Yes
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                Bottle Holder
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                Front Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                Yes
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                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Steering Mounted Tripmeter
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                Yes
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                Central Console Armrest
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                YesYes
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                Yes
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
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                Rear Curtain
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                No
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                Luggage Hook And Net
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                No
                -
                Additional Features
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                12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
                Memory Function Seats
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                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                Drive Modes
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                4
                4
                Glove Box Light
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                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Heated Seats
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Yes
                Height & Reach
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Multi Tripmeter
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                Yes
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                Leather Seats
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                Yes
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                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
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                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Clock
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                Yes
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                Outside Temperature Display
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                Yes
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                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
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                Driving Experience Control Eco
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
                2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
                Digital Cluster
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                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                12.3
                Upholstery
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                Leather
                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideBMW 3 Series Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right Side
                WheelBMW 3 Series WheelKia Carnival Wheel
                HeadlightBMW 3 Series HeadlightKia Carnival Headlight
                Front Left SideBMW 3 Series Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left Side
                Available Colours
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                Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Fog Lights Front
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                Yes
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                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
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                No
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                Yes
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                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
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                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
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                Projector Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                Heated Wing Mirror
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
                Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Fog Lights
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Antenna
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                -
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                -
                Dual Sunroof
                Boot Opening
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                -
                Powered
                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                -
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Run flat Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                Yes
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                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
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                6
                8
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                NoYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                -
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                YesYes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                YesYes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                -
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                YesYes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
                Geo Fence Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                -
                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                -
                Yes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
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                5
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                Yes
                Speed Assist System
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Lane Departure Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Lane Keep Assist
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                Yes
                Driver Attention Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                -
                Yes
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Advance Internet
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Audio System Remote Control
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                Yes
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                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
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                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                USB And Auxiliary Input
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Compass
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                Yes
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                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                14.9
                12.3
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                16
                12
                Additional Features
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                Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                Kia Connect
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Kia Carnival?
                A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.91 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Kia Carnival?
                A ) The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. Kia Carnival gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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