Comparing the Kia Carens and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens is available at ₹1,364,000, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is priced at ₹4,699,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 136 bhp (218i) / 148 bhp (220d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 17.19 kmpl (220d) - ARAI for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. 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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| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / xDrive AWD (M235i) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed (Diesel) |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 17.19 kmpl (220d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 136 bhp (218i) / 148 bhp (220d) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 430 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1980 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 135 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1455 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4526 mm / 1800 mm / 1420 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker (M Sport) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Gran Coupe) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 205/55 R16 (base) / 225/45 R17 (M Sport) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch / 17-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphirePortimao BlueBrooklyn Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
