BMW 3 Series vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 72.85 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 1597cc engine producing 180bhp. 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. 72.85 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl14.85 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1597 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm180bhp
Top speed 253 Km/hNot Available

3 Series vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveKia Carnival Limousine Plus Hybrid
Rating
43 reviews
10 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1597 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars MUVAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 180bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8 Speed
Drive Type 4WD 2WD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 14.85 kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 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
Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Not Available
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Displacement
2998 cc
1597 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1597 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
180bhp
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
264Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Mild Hybrid
No
3

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
235/60 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
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
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
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
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
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-On
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 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, 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
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
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
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
4
No of Speakers
16
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
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-On
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
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
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
14.9
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 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
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
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 Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
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
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
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( 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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Kia Connect
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
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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 ₹13.20 Lakh.
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 Hybrid version, 1597 cc Petrol engine of Carnival produces 180bhp of power and 264Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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