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 Highlights	BMW 6 Series	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.92,88,630^*	Rs.75,28,287^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 6 Series
Rs78.90 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Rs63.90 Lakh^*
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BMW 6 Series
GT 620d M Sport Signature
73.50 - 78.90 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	GT 620d M Sport Signature	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.92,88,630^*	Rs.75,28,287^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,76,796/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,43,289/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,33,480	Rs.2,75,637
User Rating	4.3 Based on 71 Reviews	4.7 Based on 71 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

GT 620d M Sport Signature

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.92,88,630^*

Rs.75,28,287^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,76,796/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,43,289/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,33,480

Rs.2,75,637

User Rating

4.3

Based on 71 Reviews

4.7

Based on 71 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1995	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.743bhp@4000rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic Sport AT	8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1995

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.743bhp@4000rpm

190bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.65	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.65

14.85

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinon	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.5 s	-
Tyre Size	F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Runflat Tyres	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5091	5155
Width (mm)	1902	1995
Height (mm)	1538	1775
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	124	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2741	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1885	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	650	-
Seating Capacity	4	7
Boot Space (Litres)	650	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Smart Access Card Entry	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	6	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Bernina Grey Amber EffectTanzanite BlueMineral WhiteM Carbon Black Metallic6 Series Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	No	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Runflat Tyres	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Bernina Grey Amber EffectTanzanite BlueMineral WhiteM Carbon Black Metallic6 Series Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.3
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	12
Additional Features	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	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	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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