Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C-Class Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.71,23,562^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1993	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 220d
59.90 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	C 220d	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.71,23,562^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,35,597/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,60,212	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.3 Based on 111 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

C 220d

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.71,23,562^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,35,597/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,60,212

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.3

Based on 111 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM654M	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1993	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197.13bhp@3600rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	440Nm@1800-2800rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	ISG	CRDi
Turbo Charger	yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed TRONIC	8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1993

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

197.13bhp@3600rpm

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

440Nm@1800-2800rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

ISG

CRDi

Turbo Charger

yes

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed TRONIC

8 Speed

Drive Type

RWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	23	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	245	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	245	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	5155
Width (mm)	1820	1995
Height (mm)	1437	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1615	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	540	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
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
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	4
Glove Box Light	-	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	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	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 more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Additional Features

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

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

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	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	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	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.9	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	12
Additional Features	Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Kia Carnival
- Second-row VIP lounge seats with power recline, leg rests, and ventilation offer great comfort.
- The overall package is very much feature-loaded, with all the creature comforts covered.
- Accommodates up to 7 passengers comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom across all rows.
- Offers 540 litres of boot space even with all three rows up, suitable for long family trips.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Kia Carnival
- Priced at Rs 63.91 lakh (ex-showroom), it may be out of reach for many potential buyers.
- Available only in the fully-loaded Limousine Plus variant, and only in 2 colour options, White and Black, restricting choices for customisation.
- Lacks a petrol or hybrid option in the Indian market, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
- The 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a claimed mileage of 14.85 kmpl, which might be less economical for city driving.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of C-Class is 23 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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