Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,100 cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, priced at Rs. 59.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carnival offers a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 23 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carnival uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the C-Class a 1993cc engine producing 197.13bhp@3600rpm. If you're deciding between the Carnival and C-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Carnival stands out for affordability.

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Carnival vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.65 LakhRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage 14.85 kmpl23 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc1993 cc
Max power 190bhp197.13bhp@3600rpm
Top speed Not Available245 Km/h

Carnival vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine PlusMercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d
Rating
10 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1993 cc
Body Type MUV SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 190bhp 197.13bhp@3600rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl 23 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 540 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance Rs. 2.60 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Displacement
2151 cc
1993 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream In-line
OM654M
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1993 cc
Max Power
190bhp
197.13bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque
441Nm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
ISG
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1615 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
72 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
245 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 Kmpl
23 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching •
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2636 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
4
4
No of Speakers
12
9
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
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
12.3 inch
11.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 60:40 Split
40:20:40 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
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

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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Kia Carnival Vs Mercedes Benz C-Class FAQs

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 ₹25,100.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class delivers better mileage 23 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
For the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Whereas for the C 220d version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of C-Class produces 197.13bhp@3600rpm of power and 440Nm@1800-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carnival has better performance.

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