BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 77.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 5 Series offers a claimed 15.7 kmpl, while the Carnival delivers 14.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the Carnival a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and Carnival, the 5 Series is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Carnival stands out for affordability.

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5 Series vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesKia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.00 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage 15.7 kmpl14.85 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc2151 cc
Max power 255bhp@4500rpm190bhp

5 Series vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiKia Carnival Limousine Plus
Rating
13 reviews
10 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 2151 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars MUVAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 190bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8 Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl 14.85 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 235/60 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.18 Lakh 5 Series Insurance Rs. 2.53 Lakh Carnival Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
2151 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Smartstream In-line
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2151 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
190bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
441Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
72 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
14.85 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Reported Boot Space
500 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
4
5

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
3090 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
No
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
Not Available
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
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
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
8
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
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
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
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
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
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Which car is best between BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival?
BMW 5 Series has out rated Kia Carnival on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹17.35 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival?
The BMW 5 Series delivers better mileage 15.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival?
For the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm 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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