Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis and the BMW 5 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis is available at ₹1,398,000, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW 5 Series's 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens Clavis versus 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series. 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) | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | 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 | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GrayIvory Silver GlossImperial BluePewter Olive | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
