BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the Carnival delivers 14.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Carnival a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Carnival, the Carnival is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance.

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3 Series vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesKia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl14.85 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc2151 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm190bhp
Top speed 253 Km/hNot Available

3 Series vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveKia Carnival Limousine PlusMG M9 Presidential Limo
Rating
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Brand Name BMW Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2151 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars MUVAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 190bhp 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8 Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 4WD 2WD FWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 14.85 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 235/60 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 480 Liters Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance Rs. 3.24 Lakh M9 Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Smartstream In-line
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
190bhp
242bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
441Nm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8 Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
4WD
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
72 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
253 Km/h
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
14.85 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
19
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
235/60 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Radial & Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
7
Doors
4
5
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Dual Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3090 mm
3200 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
Powered Boss Mode
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, 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, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
4
4
3
No of Speakers
16
12
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Not Available
No
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
12.3 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Available
3
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
7 Airbags,Electronic Stability Program,360-degree Camera,TPMS,All 4 Disc Brakes,Electronic Parking Brake & AutoHold .ISOFIX,ENCAP 5 STAR
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
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3 Series Vs Carnival Vs MG Motor M9 FAQs

Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival?
BMW 3 Series has out rated Kia Carnival on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹17.45 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival delivers better mileage 14.85 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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