Kia Carnival III (YP) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447?

2014–2020 vs 2014–present · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm, V-Klasa W447 5,140 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Carnival III (YP) 960 l, V-Klasa W447 1,030 l.
Lowest consumption: Carnival III (YP) 7.4 l/100 km, V-Klasa W447 6 l/100 km.
Power: Carnival III (YP) 147–206 kW, V-Klasa W447 100–176 kW.
Standard equipment: Carnival III (YP) 34 items (LX), V-Klasa W447 28 items (Base).
On Autodrom: V-Klasa W447 from €8,950 (3 listings); no Carnival III (YP) is listed right now.

Kia Carnival III (YP)2014–2020 · 2 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W4472014–present · 11 engines · Base, Edition, Avantgarde, ExclusiveSpecifications →3 listings from €8,950 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carnival III (YP)2014–2020no listings	Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W4472014–present3 listings · from €8,950
Dimensions
Length	Length5,115 mm	Length5,140 mm
Width	Width1,985 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,740 mm	Height1,880 mm–1,910 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,060 mm	Wheelbase3,200 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume960 l	Trunk volume1,030 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,030 kg–2,085 kg	Curb weight2,065 kg–2,680 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank57 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2020	Production years2014–present
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines11
Power	Power147–206 kW (200–280 hp)	Power100–176 kW (136–239 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.3	Displacement (l)1.9–2.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Hybrid, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · V 220 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.3 V6 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · V 300 d
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · LX	Items in the base trim28 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Platinum	Items in the top trim41 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings3
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€8,950
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€13,967

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carnival III (YP) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447?

Length: Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447 5,140 mm, Kia Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,200 vs 3,060 mm. Boot: 1,030 vs 960 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival III (YP) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447?

The most frugal Kia Carnival III (YP) uses 7.4 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447 6 l/100 km (V 220 d).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival III (YP) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447?

The strongest Kia Carnival III (YP) makes 206 kW (280 hp) (3.3 V6 GDI); the strongest Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W447 176 kW (239 hp) (V 300 d).

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