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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 202.9 in | 203.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 75.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 65.4 in | 3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4629 lb. | -292 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 60.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 0.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 59.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 0.0 in | 66.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 52.8 in | 8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 32.4 in | 10 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 15.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 50.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 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 |
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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