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