Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Mahindra BE.6 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 Mahindra BE.6 is priced at ₹1,890,000. 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 | — | 79 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 210 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes |
| Range | — | 683 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 455 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2490 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 2070 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop system |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Brake-by-Wire system |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
