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Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,076 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 5,095 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,930 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 2,395 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 98 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 970 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 869 mm | -868 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 405 L | -404 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 1,240 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,359 L | 2 L |
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 GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |