Compare Kia Carens vs Tata Hexa vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

Carens vs Hexa vs CLS Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	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	With Key	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener

• 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	Analogue
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  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	Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	Vents on Pillars	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  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
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar forward / back)	-
  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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
  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 Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  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

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

Carens vs Hexa vs CLS Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	-
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	2.2L VARICOR 320	CDI
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	148 bhp @ 4000 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.75	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double Wishbone type with Coil Springs	-
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coil spring type, 5 link rigid axle suspension	-
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	235 / 70 R16	225 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	235 / 70 R16	275 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	128	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	60	66
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	5
  Length (mm)	4540	4788	4988
  Width (mm)	1800	1900	1890
  Height (mm)	1708	1785	1435
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2850	2939
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	200	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1927
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.3/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	5 Exterior
	-	-	4 Interior
	-	-	5 Ride Quality