2023 Kia Carnival vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC
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MSRP$33,100 | MSRP$47,450 |
Listings56 | Listings76 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Kia Carnival Reviews SummaryOver the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. | |
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reviews SummaryWe reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway33 |
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Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space40.2 cu ft | Cargo Space19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight4167 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height64.6 in |
Length203.0 in | Length185.7 in |
Width89.2 in | Width81.7 in |
Wheelbase121.7 in | Wheelbase113.1 in |
Maximum Payload1334 lbs | Maximum Payload1256 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
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MSRP | $33,100 | $47,450 |
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Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. | We reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 4167 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 89.2 in | 81.7 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | 1256 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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