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    Kia Carnival vs BMW 3 Series

    Should you buy Kia Carnival or BMW 3 Series? 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. Kia Carnival price starts at Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Carnival Vs 3 Series

    Key HighlightsKia CarnivalBMW 3 Series
    On Road PriceRs.75,28,287*Rs.86,31,955*
    Fuel TypeDieselPetrol
    Engine(cc)21512998
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Carnival vs BMW 3 Series comparison

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          Kia Carnival
          Kia Carnival
            Rs63.90 Lakh*
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                BMW 3 Series
                BMW 3 Series
                  Rs74.90 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.75,28,287*
                Rs.86,31,955*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.1,43,289/month
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                Rs.1,64,304/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.2,75,637
                Rs.3,18,055
                User Rating
                4.7
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                4.3
                Based on 80 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream In-line
                B58 Turbocharged I6
                Displacement (cc)
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                2151
                2998
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                190bhp
                368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                441Nm
                500Nm@1900-5000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
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                Turbo Charger
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                Twin
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                8 Speed
                8-Speed Steptronic
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Diesel
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                14.85
                13.02
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                72
                59
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                253
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
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                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
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                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                ventilated Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                253
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                4.4 s
                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Run flat Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                18
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                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
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                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                5155
                4709
                Width (mm)
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                1995
                1827
                Height (mm)
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                1775
                1442
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                3090
                2651
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1745
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                480
                No. of Doors
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                5
                4
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Power Boot
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                Yes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                3 Zone
                Remote Trunk Opener
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                Yes
                Low Fuel Warning Light
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                Yes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                Yes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                Yes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                Yes
                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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                2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
                40:20:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                Yes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front Door
                Voice Commands
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                Yes
                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
                Central Console Armrest
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                YesYes
                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
                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)
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                Memory Function Seats
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                Front
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
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                Drive Modes
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                4
                4
                Glove Box Light
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                Yes
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                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
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                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
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                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
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                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
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                Heated Seats
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                Front & Rear
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                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
                Yes
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
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                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
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                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
                Leather Seats
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                Yes
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Clock
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                Yes
                Outside Temperature Display
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                Yes
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                Driving Experience Control Eco
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                Yes
                Additional Features
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                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
                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
                Digital Cluster
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                Yes
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                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                12.3
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                Upholstery
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                Leather
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                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
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                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right SideBMW 3 Series Rear Right Side
                WheelKia Carnival WheelBMW 3 Series Wheel
                HeadlightKia Carnival HeadlightBMW 3 Series Headlight
                Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left SideBMW 3 Series Front Left Side
                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival ColoursTanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Fog Lights Front
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                Yes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
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                No
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                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
                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
                Projector Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                Heated Wing Mirror
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                Yes
                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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                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
                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
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Fog Lights
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                Front & Rear
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                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
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                Sunroof
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                Dual Sunroof
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                Boot Opening
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                Powered
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                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
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                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                -
                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Run flat Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                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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                8
                6
                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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                YesNo
                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
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                Anti Theft Device
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                YesYes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver's Window
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                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
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                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                YesYes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
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                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
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                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
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                Hill Descent Control
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                Yes
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                Hill Assist
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                Yes
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                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
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                Curtain Airbag
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                Yes
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                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                Yes
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                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
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                5
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                Yes
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                Speed Assist System
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                Yes
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                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
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                Lane Departure Warning
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                Yes
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                Lane Keep Assist
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                Yes
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                Driver Attention Warning
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                Yes
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                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                Yes
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                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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                Yes
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                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                Yes
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                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                Yes
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                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
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                Advance Internet
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Yes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Audio System Remote Control
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                Yes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                USB And Auxiliary Input
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                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Compass
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                Yes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                12.3
                14.9
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                12
                16
                Additional Features
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                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
                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
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                Kia Connect
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and BMW 3 Series?
                A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh & BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and BMW 3 Series?
                A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl & the mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl. Kia Carnival gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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