Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Honda Odyssey | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 118.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 202.9 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 79.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.4 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4650 lb. | 4337 lb. | 313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.7 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 64.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 58.2 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.5 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 63.5 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 66.1 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.9 in | -8.7 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 | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -49.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 93.1 ft3 | -80.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -135.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
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 |