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BMW 5 Series vs Kia Carnival

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

BMW 5 Series
Kia Carnival

BMW

5 Series

From ₹76.6 Lakh

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Kia

Carnival

From ₹59.65 Lakh

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BMW 5 SeriesM Sport · ₹76.6 Lakh
Kia CarnivalLimousine Plus · ₹59.65 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 5 Series: ₹76.6 Lakh Carnival: ₹59.65 Lakh (ahead) Carnival ₹16.95 lakh cheaper
Safety 5 Series: Not rated yet Carnival: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP and ANCAP
Mileage 5 Series: 15.7 kmpl (ahead) Carnival: 14.85 kmpl ARAI claim
Power 5 Series: 255 bhp (ahead) Carnival: 193 PS Different engines
Boot 5 Series: 500 litres Carnival: 540 litres (ahead) Length 5,175 vs 5,155 mm

Pick the 5 Series for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Carnival for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹76.6 Lakh
₹59.65 Lakh
On-road in
₹87.52 Lakh
₹69.71 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,47,040 a month
₹1,17,119 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
255 bhp
193 PS
Torque
400 Nm
441 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
15.7 kmpl
14.85 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Long Wheelbase Executive Luxury Sedan
Ultra-Luxury 7-Seater Limousine MPV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
7 Seats (2+2+3 VIP Lounge)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Displacement
1,998 cc (2.0L)
2,151 cc (2.2L)
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo Petrol with 48V Mild Hybrid
2.2L Smartstream 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100 km/h
6.5 sec
9.7 sec
Top Speed
250 km/h
190 km/h

Transmission

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Sportsmatic Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire Dial
Gears
8
8
Paddles
Yes (Steering-mounted paddles)
Yes (Steering wheel paddle shifters)
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 11 PS / 25 Nm starter-generator)
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (348 mm 4-piston calipers)
Ventilated Disc (345 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Solid Disc (340 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with Comfort suspension tuning
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with Comfort suspension tuning
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Coil Springs
Wheels
19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 935 M Bicolour)
18-inch Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 245/45 R19, Rear: 275/40 R19 Tubeless Radial
235/60 R18 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,175 mm (+115 mm over standard 5 Series)
5,155 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,995 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,775 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
3,105 mm (+110 mm wheelbase, longest in segment)
3,090 mm (Massive luxury wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
145 mm
180 mm
Kerb Weight
1,790 kg
2,195 kg
Boot Space
500 Litres
540L (all 3 rows up) / 1,465L (3rd row sink-in-floor) / 4,110L (max)
Fuel Tank
60 Litres
72 Litres
Turning Radius
6.1 m
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase 5 Series scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023).
5 stars, ANCAP (2021). Adult occupant 34.54/38, child occupant 43.52/49. ANCAP ratings last six years, so this one runs until 1 January 2028.
Airbags
9 Airbags (dual front, front side, full-length curtain and further airbags)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
Stability Control
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Start Assist, Dynamic Brake Control)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant: Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Active Cruise Control)
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 23 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Remote 3D View, Parking Assistant Plus & Reversing Assistant (up to 50m)
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM) & Front/Side/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 8.5 & QuickSelect
Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect OS
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Cluster with Head-Up Display (11-inch HUD)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
My BMW App, BMW Digital Key Plus (Apple/Google Wallet), Proactive Care, OTA Software Upgrades
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Digital Key 2.0 (Smartphone/Smartwatch NFC), Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles)
Bose 12-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with CenterPoint 360° Audio Technology
Sunroof
Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending seamlessly to rear cabin
Dual Electric Panoramic Sunroofs (Independent front & rear glass sunroofs with power blinds)
Seat Features
Comfort Front & Rear Seats in Veganza Vegan Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Front Ventilation & Rear Comfort Cushions
2nd Row 2nd-Class VIP Relaxation Lounge Seats with Powered Leg Rest (Ottoman), Heated & Ventilated, Powered Recline & Lateral Slide + 12-Way Powered Driver Seat with Memory
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with B-pillar rear vents & Nano particulate filter
3-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Digital Controls
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Charging Trays front & rear)
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function & BMW Iconic Glow Illuminated Kidney Grille
Vertical Ice-Cube Full LED Headlights with Star Map Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with chrome dividing strip
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Rear Spoiler Wiper
Fog Lamps & DRLs
BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille illumination & Integrated LED DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Smart Powered Dual Sliding Doors with One-Touch Hands-Free Sensor Operation

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary 24/7 Roadside Assistance)
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km (First check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km and second at 6 Mo / 5,000 km)

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹76.6 Lakh
₹59.65 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the 5 Series sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹76.6 Lakh.

Only the Carnival sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹59.65 Lakh.

On-road price by city

5 Series M Sport against Carnival Limousine Plus

City5 SeriesCarnivalGap
Mumbai₹89.81 Lakh₹71.2 LakhCarnival ₹18.62 lakh less
Pune₹89.81 Lakh₹71.2 LakhCarnival ₹18.62 lakh less
New Delhi₹87.52 Lakh₹69.71 LakhCarnival ₹17.81 lakh less
Bengaluru₹93.66 Lakh₹73 LakhCarnival ₹20.66 lakh less
Chennai₹95.2 Lakh₹74.21 LakhCarnival ₹20.99 lakh less
Hyderabad₹95.99 Lakh₹74.83 LakhCarnival ₹21.16 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹84.45 Lakh₹65.83 LakhCarnival ₹18.62 lakh less
Kolkata₹87.52 Lakh₹68.22 LakhCarnival ₹19.30 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 5 Series or the Carnival?

The Carnival, by ₹16.95 lakh on the versions compared here: 5 Series M Sport at ₹76.6 Lakh against Carnival Limousine Plus at ₹59.65 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹87.52 Lakh against ₹69.71 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 5 Series claims 15.7 kmpl against 14.85 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The 5 Series: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase 5 Series scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2023). The Carnival: 5 stars, ANCAP 2021. The 5 Series has 9 airbags and the Carnival 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 5 Series M Sport makes 255 bhp and 400 Nm and the Carnival Limousine Plus makes 193 PS and 441 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The 5 Series is 20 mm longer. Boot space is 500 litres in the 5 Series and 540 litres in the Carnival.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,47,040 a month for the 5 Series and ₹1,17,119 for the Carnival, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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