Compare Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Carens vs Seltos vs GLC Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	With Key	With Key	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	-

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	2 Din	Not Applicable
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Silver	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	-	LED
  Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Carens vs Seltos vs GLC Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	240
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	6.2
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	No	Full-time
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	17	14.72
  Driving Range (km)	-	850	-
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	G1.5 MPi	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	255 bhp
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 2200 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	-	23 bhp 200 Nm
  Electric Motor	-	No	No
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	4WD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	-
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R19
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	433	620
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	50	62
  Passenger Capacity	7	5	5
  Length (mm)	4540	4365	4716
  Width (mm)	1800	1800	1890
  Height (mm)	1708	1620	1640
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2610	2888
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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