1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 6 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), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 284 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Odyssey | R |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| 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 | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 461 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 | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
