2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | CL | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
