1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 258 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Odyssey | ML |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
