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BMW 6 Series vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy BMW 6 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 6 Series price starts at Rs 73.50 Lakh ex-showroom for GT 630i M Sport (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). 6 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 6 Series has a mileage of 18.65 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

6 Series Vs Carnival

Key HighlightsBMW 6 SeriesKia Carnival
On Road PriceRs.92,88,630*Rs.75,28,287*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19952151
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 6 Series vs Kia Carnival comparison

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        BMW 6 Series
        BMW 6 Series
        Rs78.90 Lakh*
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            Kia Carnival
            Kia Carnival
            Rs63.90 Lakh*
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          • GT 620d M Sport Signature
            rs73.50 - 78.90 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.92,88,630*
          Rs.75,28,287*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.1,76,796/month
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          Rs.1,43,289/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.3,33,480
          Rs.2,75,637
          User Rating
          4.3
          Based on 71 Reviews
          4.6
          Based on 62 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
          Smartstream In-line
          Displacement (cc)
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          1995
          2151
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          187.743bhp@4000rpm
          190bhp
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          400Nm@1750-2500rpm
          441Nm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Valve Configuration
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          DOHC
          -
          Fuel Supply System
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          -
          CRDi
          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
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          Super Charger
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          No
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          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          8-Speed Steptronic Sport AT
          8 Speed
          Drive Type
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Diesel
          Diesel
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.65
          14.85
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          68
          72
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          250
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          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          Air suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          -
          Multi-link suspension
          Steering Type
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          Power
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Steering Gear Type
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          Rack & Pinon
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          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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          250
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          0-100kmph (Seconds)
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          6.5 s
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          Tyre Size
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          F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Runflat Tyres
          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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          5091
          5155
          Width (mm)
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          1902
          1995
          Height (mm)
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          1538
          1775
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          124
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          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2741
          3090
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1885
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          Reported Boot Space
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          650 Litres
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          Seating Capacity
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          4
          7
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          650
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          No. of Doors
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          4
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          4 Zone
          3 Zone
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Remote Trunk Opener
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          Yes
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          Remote Fuel Lid 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
          -
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          40:20:40 Split
          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          Smart Access Card Entry
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          No
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          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 & Rear 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
          Front & Rear
          Steering Mounted Tripmeter
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          No
          -
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          Yes
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          No
          -
          Rear Curtain
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          No
          -
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          No
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          Battery Saver
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          No
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          Lane Change Indicator
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          Yes
          -
          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)
          Massage Seats
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          No
          -
          Memory Function Seats
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          Driver's Seat Only
          Front
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Drive Modes
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          6
          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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          NoYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front & Rear
          Front
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          NoYes
          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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          Fabric Upholstery
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          No
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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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          Cigarette Lighter
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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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          Folding Table In The Rear
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          No
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          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          Black, Excl. Leather ‘Nappa’ Ivory White exclusive stitching/piping in contrast
          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
          Photo Comparison
          Rear Right SideBMW 6 Series Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right Side
          WheelBMW 6 Series WheelKia Carnival Wheel
          HeadlightBMW 6 Series HeadlightKia Carnival Headlight
          Front Left SideBMW 6 Series Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left Side
          Available Colors
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          Bernina Grey Amber EffectTanzanite BlueMineral WhiteM Carbon Black Metallic6 Series ColorsGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colors
          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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          Fog Lights Rear
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          Yes
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          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          NoYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          NoYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Power Antenna
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          No
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          Tinted Glass
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          No
          -
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Roof Carrier
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          No
          -
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Side Stepper
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          No
          -
          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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          No
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          Chrome Garnish
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          No
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          Smoke Headlamps
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          No
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          Projector Headlamps
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          Yes
          Halogen Headlamps
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          No
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          Cornering Headlamps
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          Yes
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          Roof Rails
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          NoYes
          Trunk Opener
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          Smart
          -
          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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          BMW Kidney Grille with vertical slats in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers, illuminated,M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and rear apron with diffuser insert in Dark Shadow metallic,‘M’ designation on the side panels in chrome,M Sport brake with brake callipers in Dark Blue metallic and M logo,Mirror base, B-pillar finisher and window guide rail in black High-Gloss,Trapezoidal tailpipe finishers in chrome,Window recess cover and finisher for window frame in Black High-Gloss,BMW Laserlight with LED low-beam headlights, LED high-beam headlights with laser module with up to 650m range, 4 LED daytime running light rings,LED direction indicator and LED cornering light including Auto High Beam Assistance. Includes adaptive headlights function, blue laser design element and exclusive BMW Laserlight signature,Frameless windows,Heat protection glazing,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
          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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          F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Runflat Tyres
          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
          -
          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
          Xenon Headlamps
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          No
          -
          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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          -
          Yes
          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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          -
          Yes
          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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          NoYes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          -
          Driver and Passenger
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          YesYes
          Blind Spot Camera
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          -
          Yes
          Geo Fence Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          NoYes
          Hill Assist
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          NoYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          NoYes
          Curtain Airbag
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          -
          Yes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          -
          Yes
          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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          Yes
          USB And Auxiliary Input
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          Yes
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          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          12.3
          12.3
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          Internal Storage
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          Yes
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          No. of Speakers
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          16
          12
          Additional Features
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          Harman Kardon Surround Sound syste,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 31 cm 12.3” Control Display,BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with 3D maps,BMW Virtual Assistant,Screen Mirroring - transfer from screen of a suitable mobile device into the rear display,Wireless charging with extended functionality,2 x USB connections in centre console
          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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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • BMW 6 Series

            • Creamy ride quality
            • Effortless performance
            • Spacious cabin
            • Comfy rear seat experience

            Kia Carnival

            • Most spacious car you can buy for under a crore
            • Rear seat comfort and space is much better than luxury cars costing double the Carnival’s price
            • Ample boot space behind the third row
            • The front 4 seats are powered, heated and ventilated
            • Impressive road presence despite being an MPV
          • BMW 6 Series

            • Not the most fun to drive BMW
            • Spare tyre takes up boot space

            Kia Carnival

            • Rear cabin quality should have been better
            • Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 6 Series and Kia Carnival?
          A ) BMW 6 Series price starts at ₹ 73.50 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 6 Series and Kia Carnival?
          A ) The mileage of 6 Series is 18.65 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW 6 Series gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.
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