Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz EQA? 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA price starts Rs 67.20 Lakh ex-showroom for 250 Plus (Electric).

Carnival Vs EQA

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz EQA
On Road Price	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.70,63,902^*
Range (km)	-	497-560
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	70.5
Charging Time	-	7.15 Min

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Kia Carnival
Rs63.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Rs67.20 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
250 Plus
67.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Limousine Plus	250 Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.70,63,902^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,289/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,34,462/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,637	Rs.2,76,702
User Rating	4.7 Based on 73 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.33/km

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

250 Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,28,287^*

Rs.70,63,902^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,289/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,34,462/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,75,637

Rs.2,76,702

User Rating

4.7

Based on 73 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.33/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2151	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	70.5
Motor Type	Not applicable	Asynchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	188bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	385Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	497-560 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	7.15 Min
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	35 Min
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	-
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2151

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	160
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.85

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	160
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.6 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4463
Width (mm)	1995	1834
Height (mm)	1775	1608
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	-
Front Tread (mm)	-	1588
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1589
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2055
Grossweight (kg)	-	2470
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	340
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	-
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 & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
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)	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	Individual-Sport-Comfort-Eco
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	MBUX Interior Assistant
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverDesigno Patagonia Red Metallic BRIGHTCOSMOS BLACK METALLICPolar WhiteMountain Grey MetallicDesigno Mountain Grey Magno+2 MoreEQA Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	No
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverDesigno Patagonia Red Metallic BRIGHTCOSMOS BLACK METALLICPolar White+2 MoreEQA Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	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	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	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
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	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

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 EQA
- Cabin quality — soft touch material of the dashboard and doorpads, good quality leather wrap for the steering. Feels properly luxurious!
- Features: twin 10.25” displays, 710W Burmester Sound System, panoramic sunroof, powered front seats — all that you realistically need
- Large 70.5kWh battery pack. Claimed range is upto 560km; expect ~450km in real world conditions.

Kia Carnival
- Rear cabin quality should have been better
- Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car
Mercedes-Benz EQA
- Lack of underthigh support in the rear due to raised floor.
- Shallow 340-litre boot is best suited for smaller trolley bags.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz EQA?

A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz EQA price starts at ₹ 67.20 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

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