| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Honda Odyssey | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 118.1 in | -9.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 202.9 in | -20.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 79.2 in | -9.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 68.4 in | -12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4337 lb. | -810 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 64.4 in | -9.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 58.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.5 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 66.1 in | -11.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 40.9 in | -7.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -49.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 93.1 ft3 | -80.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -136.1 ft3 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 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 |