1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 81 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Odyssey | CL |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |