BMW i4 vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i4, priced at Rs. 77.50 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Carnival returns a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the i4 offers a claimed 590 km/charge. On the performance front, the i4 uses a 83.9kWh battery producing 335.25bhp and the Carnival a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the i4 and Carnival, the Carnival is the better pick for affordability.

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i4 vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i4Kia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.50 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage / Range 590 km/charge14.85 kmpl
Engine / Battery 83.9 kWh2151 cc
Max power / Motor 335.25bhp190bhp
Top speed 190 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info BMW i4 eDrive40 M SportKia Carnival Limousine PlusMG M9 Presidential Limo
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Brand Name BMW Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2151 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars MUVAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 335.25bhp 190bhp 242bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 8 Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD FWD
Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.85 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18 235/60 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 470 Liters Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,49,920 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance i4 Insurance Carnival Insurance M9 Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Not Available
Smartstream In-line
Not Available
Motor Power
210 kW
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
335.25bhp
190bhp
242bhp
Range
590 km/charge
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
430Nm
441Nm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Year and 160000 km
Not Available
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
8 Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1920 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Charging Time
31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
No
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
72 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
190 Km/h
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.85 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
19
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18
235/60 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and ta
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
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
470
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
7
Doors
4
5
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
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
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4783*2073*1448 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 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
BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport
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
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain op
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
All
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
4
3
No of Speakers
18
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
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
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
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
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
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
No
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
Yes
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
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
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
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
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
8
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Three-point seat belts for all seats, including belt stopper, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter, ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: (Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Airbags: (Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Adaptive Recuperation System, Rear-view camera integrated into the BMW badge, Parking Assistant with lateral parking aid, Keyless Start/Stop button in blue, Reversing Assistant
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
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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
Not Available
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

Is BMW I4 Better Than Kia Carnival?

100% users have chosen BMW i4 over Kia Carnival in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 62 users have also rated BMW i4 and Kia Carnival on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW i4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Kia Carnival is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor i4 Carnival
Mileage 4.2 3.2
Performance 4.3 3.6
Comfort 4.3 4.6
Maintenance 4.3 3.2
Safety 4.3 4.6
Features 3.4 3.6
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Which car is best between BMW i4 vs Kia Carnival?
As per the users experiences BMW i4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Kia Carnival is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper BMW i4 vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than BMW i4 by ₹17.85 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW i4 vs Kia Carnival?
As per the users experiences the BMW i4 has better performance.

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