BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 95,100 cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase, priced at Rs. 60.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase offers a claimed 15.39 kmpl, while the Carnival delivers 14.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase uses a 1998cc engine producing 258bhp@5000rpm and the Carnival a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the 3 Series Long Wheelbase and Carnival, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Carnival stands out for affordability.

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3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 Series Long WheelbaseKia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 60.60 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage 15.39 kmpl14.85 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc2151 cc
Max power 258bhp@5000rpm190bhp
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre EditionKia Carnival Limousine Plus
Rating
35 reviews
10 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 60.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 2151 cc
Body Type Coupe MUV
Max Power 258bhp@5000rpm 190bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT 8 Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 15.39 Kmpl 14.85 Kmpl
Tyre Size F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18 235/60 R18
Boot Space 480 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,17,228 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.56 Lakh 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance Rs. 2.53 Lakh Carnival Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
2151 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo
Smartstream In-line
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2151 cc
Max Power
258bhp@5000rpm
190bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1550-4400rpm
441Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
8 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Kerb Weight
1645 Kg
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.57 s
Not Available
Braking (100-0 kmph)
35.25 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
22.85 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
6.2 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
72 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15.39 Kmpl
14.85 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
225/45 R18
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
225/45 R18
18
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
235/60 R18
Tyre Type
Radial tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.28
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic, BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in High-Gloss Black, BMW Kidney frame in High-Gloss Black, Special 50 Jahre Laser Engraving on B-Pillar Cover
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4823*1827*1441 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3090 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function,Servotronic Steering Assist,BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant,Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear)m,Comfort Access with Digital Key),BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system)
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
No
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Voice Control
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
4
No of Speakers
16
12
Adjustable Steering
Powered Adjustment
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic, BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in High-Gloss Black, BMW Kidney frame in High-Gloss Black, Special 50 Jahre Laser Engraving on B-Pillar Cover
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.88 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
No
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function,Parking Assistant with(Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant),Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser and Crash Sensor,Emergency Spare Wheel,Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls,Side-impact protection,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,Head airbags
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
MyBMW
Kia Connect
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Roomy, classy, well equipped, beautiful interiors and comfy on the move
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Not the most involving experience from behind the wheel
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs Kia Carnival FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase by ₹95,100.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Kia Carnival?
The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase delivers better mileage 15.39 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Kia Carnival?
For the 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre Edition version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Long Wheelbase produces 258bhp@5000rpm of power and 400Nm@1550-4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque

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