Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Mercedes-Benz GLB? 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 GLB price starts Rs 64.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 Progressive Line (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLB has 1998 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 GLB has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carnival Vs GLB

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Mercedes-Benz GLB
On Road Price	Rs.75,29,460^*	Rs.84,55,401^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2151	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Kia Carnival
Rs63.91 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View April Offers
VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Rs71.80 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View April Offers
×
Brand / Model
Variant

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.91 Lakh^*
View April Offers
VS
Mercedes-Benz GLB
220d 4Matic
71.80 Lakh^*
View April Offers

Hide Common Features

Basic Information	Limousine Plus	220d 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,29,460^*	Rs.84,55,401^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,314/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,60,929/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,675	Rs.3,06,101
User Rating	4.7 Based on 74 Reviews	4.1 Based on 52 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

220d 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,29,460^*

Rs.84,55,401^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,314/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,60,929/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,75,675

Rs.3,06,101

User Rating

4.7

Based on 74 Reviews

4.1

Based on 52 Reviews

Brochure

Download Brochure

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	OM654q
Displacement (cc)	2151	1998
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	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
View More

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

OM654q

Displacement (cc)

2151

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	52
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	217
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	217
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.6 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4646
Width (mm)	1995	2020
Height (mm)	1775	1706
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2730
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1586
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1740
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	570
No. of Doors	5	5
View More

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk 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	Adjustable	Yes
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	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	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	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	-	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	-
Drive Modes	4	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	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
View More

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	"Ambient Lighting in 64 colors, Touchpad, Third row seating, Overhead control panel, “4 light stones”, Interior lamp/ reading lamp in rear in support plate (rear/left/right), Touchpad illumination, Reading lamps (front/ left/ right), console downlighter, Vanity lights (front/ left/ right), Signal and ambient lamp, Footwell lighting (front/ left/ right), Oddments tray lighting, AMG Floor Mats, Sports Seats, DINAMICA Micro Fiber Black, Carbon-structure trim, steering wheel in nappa leather", All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch, Cup holder/ stowage compartment lighting, A fine-dust activated charcoal filter improves the air quality in the vehicle. It filters dust, soot and pollen from the air and also reduces pollutants and odours, Dew point sensor prevents windows from misting up and ensures energy-efficient climate control
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
View More

Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	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	"AMG front apron with front splitter in chrome,AMG rear apron with diffuser look and trim element in chrome plus two visible tailpipe trim elements, Diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome, single louvre with chrome insert, Side trim (cladding) in grained black with chrome-plated inserts, Aluminium-look roof rails, Large glass module of tinted safety glass, Electric roller sunblind with one-touch control, Comprehensive safety concept(Obstruction sensor, Automatic rain closing function), Chrome-plated waistline and window line trim strips,Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, Net wind deflector in the front tion, AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
Automatic Headlamps	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	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
View More

Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
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	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	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	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	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	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
View More

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

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	-
View More

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	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	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	-
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Touch inputs, Personalisation,Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
View More

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 GLB
- Looks butch and muscular
- An allrounder in the truest sense
- Available with petrol, diesel and an electric drivetrain
- Feels luxurious

Kia Carnival
- Rear cabin quality should have been better
- Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- 3rd row space is not enough for adults.
- Priced at a premium as it is a full import.

Research more on Carnival and GLB

Expert Reviews
Recent News
Must Read Articles

Kia Carnival Review: Spaciously Spacious
The Kia Carnival now costs double of what it used to in the previous generation. Still worth it?...
By NabeelOct 24, 2024
Mercedes GLB and EQB: First Drive
It's been a while but Mercedes has finally brought its baby seven-seater SUVs to the country. Questi...
By NabeelNov 30, 2022

Kia Cars Will Get Pricier From April 2025
After Maruti and Tata, Kia is the third manufacturer in India to announce price hikes from the upcom...
By DipanMar 19, 2025
Watch: Differences On The Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine From The Regular Model That Was Showcased At Auto Expo 2025
The Carnival Hi-Limousine variant debuted globally at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, but the ...
By DipanJan 22, 2025
Kia At Auto Expo 2025: Updated Electric Crossover, A Special Variant Of An MPV, And A New Sub-4m SUV
The Korean carmaker’s showcase consisted of a mix bag, including an updated electric crossover and a...
By RohitJan 20, 2025
Car News That Mattered This Week (Nov 28-Dec 02): MG Hector Facelift Fully Revealed, Mercedes-Benz GLB And EQB Launched, Mahindra Recalls 2 SUVs, & More
In a busy week, the industry was also struck by the sudden loss of Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairman o...
By ShreyashDec 03, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Expands Its Indian Lineup With GLB and EQB SUVs
The GLB three-row SUV arrives with the choice of petrol and diesel engines, while the EQB is an all-...
By AnshDec 02, 2022
9 Upcoming Cars In December 2022
We’ll be seeing the first set of CNG SUVs this month and possibly one of the most affordable EVs in ...
By TarunNov 30, 2022

Kia Carnival Exterior Comparison: Old vs New (Fourth-Gen MPV Facelift)
The new Kia Carnival is a big departure from the outgoing version, thanks to its bolder and sharper design elements
By RohitOct 30, 2023

Videos of Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz GLB

Shorts
Full Videos

Luxury CARNIVAL ka headroom 😱😱 #autoexpo2025
CarDekho2 months ago
Highlights
4 months ago
Miscellaneous
4 months ago
Launch
5 months ago
Boot Space
5 months ago
Features
5 months ago

New Kia Carnival | Complete Family Luxury MPV! Auto Expo 2023 #ExploreExpo
ZigWheels2 years ago
The NEW Kia Carnival is for the CRAZY ones | PowerDrift
PowerDrift1 month ago
Upcoming Kia Cars In 2024 | Carnival And EV9 Electric SUV
CarDekho1 year ago

Carnival comparison with similar cars

VS
KiaCarnival
Rs.63.91 Lakh^*
Toyota Fortuner Legender
Rs.44.11 - 48.09 Lakh^*
Carnival vs Fortuner Legender
VS
KiaCarnival
Rs.63.91 Lakh^*
Toyota Camry
Rs.48.50 Lakh^*
Carnival vs Camry
VS
KiaCarnival
Rs.63.91 Lakh^*
Kia EV6
Rs.65.90 Lakh^*
Carnival vs EV6
VS
KiaCarnival
Rs.63.91 Lakh^*
BMW X3
Rs.75.80 - 77.80 Lakh^*
Carnival vs X3
VS
KiaCarnival
Rs.63.91 Lakh^*
BYD Sealion 7
Rs.48.90 - 54.90 Lakh^*
Carnival vs Sealion 7

Compare any two cars

GLB comparison with similar cars

VS
Mercedes-BenzGLB
Rs.64.80 - 71.80 Lakh^*
Nissan X-Trail
Rs.49.92 Lakh^*
GLB vs X-Trail
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLB
Rs.64.80 - 71.80 Lakh^*
Audi Q3
Rs.44.99 - 55.64 Lakh^*
GLB vs Q3
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLB
Rs.64.80 - 71.80 Lakh^*
Mini Cooper Countryman
Rs.48.10 - 49 Lakh^*
GLB vs Cooper Countryman
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLB
Rs.64.80 - 71.80 Lakh^*
BMW iX1
Rs.49 Lakh^*
GLB vs iX1
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLB
Rs.64.80 - 71.80 Lakh^*
BYD Sealion 7
Rs.48.90 - 54.90 Lakh^*
GLB vs Sealion 7

Compare any two cars

Compare cars by Bodytype

Maruti Ertiga
Rs8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
Compare with
Rumion
XL6
Toyota Innova Crysta
Rs19.99 - 26.82 Lakh^*
Compare with
Innova Hycross
XUV700
Kia Carens
Rs10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Compare with
Ertiga
XL6
MG Windsor EV
Rs14 - 16 Lakh^*
Compare with
Nexon EV
Punch EV
Toyota Innova Hycross
Rs19.94 - 31.34 Lakh^*
Compare with
Innova Crysta
XUV700
View All Muv Cars

Mahindra XUV700
Rs13.99 - 25.74 Lakh^*
Compare with
Scorpio N
Safari
Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs13.99 - 24.89 Lakh^*
Compare with
XUV700
Scorpio
Mahindra Thar ROXX
Rs12.99 - 23.09 Lakh^*
Compare with
Thar
Scorpio N
Tata Curvv
Rs10 - 19.20 Lakh^*
Compare with
Nexon
Creta
Tata Nexon
Rs8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Compare with
Punch
Brezza
View All Suv Cars

Questions & answers

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

A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.91 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts at ₹ 64.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Carnival Vs GLB