Comparing the Mahindra BE.6 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 Mahindra BE.6 is available at ₹1,890,000, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. 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 | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 210 kW | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| 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 | 455 l | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2070 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop system | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels | Yes |
| DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp | Yes |
| Headlight | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Brake-by-Wire system | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
