Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 126.6 in | -17.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 203.0 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 65.4 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 4829 lb. | -323 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 60.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 59.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 32.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2010 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 |