2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Honda Odyssey and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Honda Odyssey and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 39 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Odyssey | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2068 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
