Compare Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Land Rover Defender vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

GLS vs Defender vs Carnival [2020-2023] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  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
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - 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	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6+	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

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

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated 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
  Differential Lock
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Fabric
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
  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	All	All	Driver
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Plastic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Halogen Projector
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	Halogen
  Tail Light	LED	LED	Halogen
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ebony	Black and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	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
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

GLS vs Defender vs Carnival [2020-2023] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override
  Top Speed	-	191	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	7.4	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	9.2	13.9
  Driving Range (km)	-	828	834
  Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	2.0L Turbocharged I4	2.2L CRDi
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	6.42	5.8
  Suspension - Front	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
  Suspension - Rear	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multi Link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 45 R21	255 / 60 R20	235 / 60 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	315 / 40 R21	255 / 60 R20	235 / 60 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	493	857	540
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	90	90	60
  Passenger Capacity	7	5	7
  Length (mm)	5209	5018	5115
  Width (mm)	2157	2105	1985
  Height (mm)	1823	1967	1755
  Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3022	3060
  Ground Clearance (mm)	200	218	180
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2460	2186	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	3
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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GLS vs Defender vs Carnival [2020-2023] User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	4.5 Exterior
	-	-	5 Interior
	-	-	5 Ride Quality