Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 61.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, priced at Rs. 65.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carnival offers a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 23 kmpl. If you're deciding between the Carnival and C-Class, the Carnival is the better pick for affordability, while the C-Class stands out for mileage.

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Carnival vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 61.15 LakhRs. 65.60 Lakh
Mileage 14.85 kmpl23 kmpl
Engine Not Available1999 cc
Max power Not Available254.79bhp
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

Carnival vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine Plus HybridMercedes-Benz C-Class C 300
Rating
10 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 61.15 Lakh Rs. 65.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1999 cc
Body Type MUV SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power Not Available 254.79bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Not Available Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed
Drive Type Not Available RWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Not Available Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 kmpl 23 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 455 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Not Available Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,26,900 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available C-Class Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1999 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1999 cc
Max Power
Not Available
254.79bhp
Max Torque
Not Available
400Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Not Available
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Available
4
Drive Type
Not Available
RWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1675 Kg
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Not Available
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
15 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 kmpl
23 kmpl

Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
455
Seating Capacity
Not Available
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
Not Available
455 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds at
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2636 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
Not Available
13
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds at
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Not Available
Yes
Power Steering
Not Available
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
Not Available
No
Heated Seats Rear
Not Available
No
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Not Available
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Not Available
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
Not Available
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy, yet, sporty styling, refined petrol and diesel engine options available, loaded tech package, luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem, especially over large speed breakers, rear seat under-thigh support is average, spare tyre reduces usable boot space
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Which car is best between Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences Kia Carnival is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz C-Class by ₹4.45 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences the Kia Carnival has better performance.

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