BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy BMW 5 Series or Kia Carnival? 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. BMW 5 Series price starts at Rs 76.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

5 Series Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	BMW 5 Series	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.88,32,011^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1998	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW 5 Series
530Li
76.60 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	530Li	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,32,011^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,70,261/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,24,611	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.5 Based on 41 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

530Li

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,32,011^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,70,261/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,24,611

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.5

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1998	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1998

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

Drive Type

RWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	15.7	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5165	5155
Width (mm)	2156	1995
Height (mm)	1518	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	3105	3090
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	158	180
Seating Capacity	5	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

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
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	12
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 5 Series and Kia Carnival?

A ) The mileage of 5 Series is 15.7 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. BMW 5 Series gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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