8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz EQV Comparison
Kia Carnival
Mercedes-Benz EQV
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQV
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.6
7.8
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Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 691 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$50,150 - $72,910
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Potential to slash running costs
- Quieter and smoother than the diesel
- Vast, luxurious cabin
Misses
- Steep upfront cost
- Unlikely to achieve advertised driving range
- Misses out on a few standard features
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
NA
Colours Available
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV can be finished in the following exterior paint colours:
- Jupiter Red
- Steel Blue
- Pebble Grey
- Arctic White
- Cavansite Blue Metallic
- Dark Graphite Grey Metallic
- Hyacinth Red Metallic
- Mountain Crystal White Metallic
- Obsidian Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Selenite Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 - 16 | - | |
