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    Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 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 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 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 C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Carnival Vs C-Class

    Key HighlightsKia CarnivalMercedes-Benz C-Class
    On Road PriceRs.75,29,460*Rs.71,05,804*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)21511993
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

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          Kia Carnival
          Kia Carnival
            Rs63.91 Lakh*
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                Mercedes-Benz C-Class
                Mercedes-Benz C-Class
                  Rs60.30 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.75,29,460*
                Rs.71,05,804*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.1,43,314/month
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                Rs.1,35,242/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.2,75,675
                Rs.2,61,754
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream In-line
                OM654M
                Displacement (cc)
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                2151
                1993
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                190bhp
                197.13bhp@3600rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                441Nm
                440Nm@1800-2800rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                ISG
                Turbo Charger
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                yes
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                8 Speed
                9-Speed TRONIC
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                14.85
                23
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                72
                66
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                245
                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
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                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
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                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                245
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                7.3 s
                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
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                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless,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
                4751
                Width (mm)
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                1995
                1820
                Height (mm)
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                1775
                1437
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                3090
                2636
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1615
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                540
                No. of Doors
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                5
                4
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                Power Boot
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                Yes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                2 Zone
                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
                Low Fuel Warning Light
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                Yes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                Yes
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                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                Yes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                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
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                Yes
                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
                Find My Car Location
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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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                Yes
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                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
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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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
                Front
                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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                YesNo
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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                Yes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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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
                Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim
                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
                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival ColoursMojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class 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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                Yes
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                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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                Yes
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                Cornering Foglamps
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                Yes
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
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                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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                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
                AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
                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
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                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
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                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless,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
                7
                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
                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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                Yes
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                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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                YesYes
                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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                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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                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                12.3
                11.9
                Connectivity
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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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                12
                9
                Additional Features
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                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
                Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept, Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
                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

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • 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

                  Mercedes-Benz C-Class

                  • Elegant exterior
                  • Spectacular cabin design
                  • Refined petrol engine
                  • Comfortable ride quality
                • Kia Carnival

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

                  Mercedes-Benz C-Class

                  • Petrol motor lacks outright power
                  • Some features missing

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
                A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.91 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 59.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
                A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl & the mileage of C-Class is 23 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.
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