Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Honda Odyssey | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 118.1 in | 3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 77.1 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.8 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 4385 lb. | 864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 63.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 61.2 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 41.1 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -47.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -64.1 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 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 |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |