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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs KIA Carnival

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz GLA or KIA Carnival? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between GLA and Carnival. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price starts at Rs.51.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 200 Petrol AT and KIA Carnival Price starts at Rs.59.42 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Limousine +. Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4 cylinder, 1332 cc Engine can generate 163 bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas KIA Carnival is a 4 cylinder, 2151 cc Engine can generate 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, GLA provides a mileage of - kmpl (base model), and Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (base model).

GLA vs Carnival

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLAKIA Carnival
PriceRs.51.50 LakhRs.59.42 Lakh
Engine Capacity1332 cc2151 cc
Power163 bhp @ 5500 rpm190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Mileage/Range- kmpl14.85 kmpl
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Petrol AT car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
59.54 Lakh
Price Breakup
70.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.7
3.8
Boot Space (Litres)
425 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic (TC)
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
2151 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
163 bhp @ 5500 rpm
190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Colors
Images
GLA Images
GLA Images
GLA Images
Carnival Images
Carnival Images
Carnival Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Dual Electric Sunroof
Sunroof
check
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
check
Rear Defogger
check
check
Bootlid Opener
Electric opening and closing
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check
Projector headlight
-
Automatic Headlamps
check
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm& Coil Springs& Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers& Stabiliser Bar
Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink& Coil Springs& Gas-filled Shock Absorbers& Stabiliser Bar
Multi link
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
235/50 R18
235/60 R18
Rear Tyre Size
235/50 R18
235/60 R18
Turning Radius
6 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
-
135/80 R18
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
check
Android Auto
check
check
Voice Command
check
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
-
check
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
12.3 inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
6 +
12
AM/FM Radio
check
-
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Year
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1332 cc
2151 cc
Engine Type
1332 cc& 4 Cylinders Inline& 4 Valves/Cylinder& DOHC
2.2L CRDi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic (TC)
Gears
7 Speed
8
Power
163 bhp @ 5500 rpm
190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Torque
270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm
441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.43 kmpl
14.85 kmpl
Top Speed
210 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
check
Ventilated Seats Type
-
Front Row
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver and Co-Driver
check
Cruise Control
check
check
Start / Stop Button
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
check
Drive Modes
-
4
Keyless Entry
check
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
-
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
7
8
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
check
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4412 mm
5155 mm
Width
2020 mm
1995 mm
Height
1616 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance
-
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
72 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.8 Litres
5.6 Litres
Boot Space
425 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
2195 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Good Ride Quality
  • Looks Better Than Before
  • Well Priced
  • Modern styling gives it better road presence
  • Luxury cabin with immense space and features
  • Comfortable 7-seater version with electric and ventilated seats in the front and second row
  • Second row powered relaxation seats with ottoman
  • Two sunroofs for better cabin ambience
  • Good boot space even with all 3 rows up
  • Loaded with features such as dual-connected screens, dual-sunroof, wireless charging, ADAS, 3-zone climate control, power sliding doors among other features
  • Comes with good safety features such as 8 airbags, level 2 ADAS, ABS with EBD, hill-hold assist, rear occupant alert, trailer assist, among others
Cons
  • Not too capable off the road
  • Regular variants not very powerful
  • Only diesel engine on offer, no petrol or hybrid engine option
  • Available in a single variant
  • The pricing is on the higher side
  • The large dimensions are not well suited for city use
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and KIA Carnival

Safety

GLA comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS. Carnival has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS.

Body

GLA has doors and seats. It is an with 425 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacity. It is 2020 mm wide, 1616 mm high and 4412 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2729 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carnival is an with doors and seats ,72 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1755 mm height, 5155 mm length, 1995 mm width, and 2195 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with FWD and 7 Speed Automatic transmission. And Carnival comes with FWD and 8 Automatic (TC) transmission.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA and KIA Carnival Owner Reviews

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    • RK
      Ranjeet Kumar
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Ultimate vehicle in its class. Best pickup & soundless. Beautiful from inside & outside. Comfortable but rear hand rest required. Good road grip & in hilly roads also. I love this car
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    • KS
      Kasthuri Sindhu
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Mecedes-Benz GLA Car is good & good mileage, comfortable to ride and home test drive was available in silver star car showroom.
      Likes (1)
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    • K
      KUMARV
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      The showroom visiting is very good experience and the sales executive is very knowledgeble to explain the car details and very good management with sales staff. Great test drive experience without any uncomfort. Total experience with the time we spent was very awesome. So I am suggesting that please visit and experience the luxury experience in silver star mercedes benz.
      Likes (1)
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    • JJ
      Julian Jhamb
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      Comfortable to ride and handling, high quality interiors
      Likes (1)
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    • DB
      Dhananjay Basu
      3 Year ago
      3.6
      This car has Exquisitely improved interiors and Powertrain choices available which is one of the best part.
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