Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,761 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,630 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,958 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,748 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,989 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 66 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,613 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,603 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,636 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 848 mm | -847 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 0 mm | 975 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,096 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 351 L | -350 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,580 L | 12.4 | -10.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,174 L | 12.4 | -8.4 L |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |