Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 112.4 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 192.3 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 71.7 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 59.3 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4045 lb. | 292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.4 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 52.4 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 56.1 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 53.8 in | 12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.6 in | 5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 46.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 24.4 | 68.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 79.6 ft3 |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |