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2006 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 126.6 in | -8.5 in |
| Length | 201.0 in | 203.0 in | -2 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 75.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 65.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4378 lb. | 4629 lb. | -251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 60.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 59.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 52.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 32.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 121.5 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 13.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 48.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 62.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Odyssey
| 2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Split 3rd row is great (3 kids) - access is great. 2nd row bucket seats are easy to access and very comfortable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the fact that I can seat 6 in the back since I have 4 children. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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