Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz GLA? 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 GLA price starts Rs 51.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carnival Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.67,07,552^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2151	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Carnival
Rs63.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs58.15 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
51.75 - 58.15 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Limousine Plus	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.67,07,552^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,289/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,28,604/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,637	Rs.1,00,897
User Rating	4.6 Based on 61 Reviews	4.3 Based on 21 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,28,287^*

Rs.67,07,552^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,289/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,28,604/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,75,637

Rs.1,00,897

User Rating

4.6

Based on 61 Reviews

4.3

Based on 21 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	2151	1950
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

2151

1950

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	18.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.85

18.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.5 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18 inch
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding	-	1422 Litres
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4412
Width (mm)	1995	2020
Height (mm)	1775	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	427
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
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)	Digital Key Handover
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colors	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colors
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	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	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	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

Available Colors

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colors

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colors

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	-
No. of Airbags	8	7
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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	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	-
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	-
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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	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 GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory

Kia Carnival
- Rear cabin quality should have been better
- Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹ 51.75 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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