Comparing the BMW i7 and the Kia Carnival side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | — |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
