Honda Odyssey vs. Mercedes-Benz Metris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Odyssey and Mercedes-Benz Metris contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Odyssey and the Mercedes-Benz Metris.
When we compare the Honda Odyssey's and the Mercedes-Benz Metris's specifications and ratings, the Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Odyssey's and the Mercedes-Benz Metris's specifications and ratings, the Honda Odyssey is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz Metris.
Pricing: A used 2024 Honda Odyssey ranges from $39,289 to $51,770 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is priced between $39,500 to $56,469. For a new model, the Honda Odyssey's price is between $40,703 and $51,800, with the Mercedes-Benz Metris priced between $42,924 and $58,359.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Odyssey’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz Metris base engine makes 208 horsepower. The Odyssey is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The Metris is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. This gives the Honda Odyssey the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz Metris. The Odyssey uses regular unleaded, and the Metris uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Odyssey has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Odyssey has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,703 - $51,800
Starting MSRP:
$38,240
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$37,294
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$33,600 - $39,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$42,924 - $58,359
Starting MSRP:
$39,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,288
Price Range:
$39,289 - $51,770
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$51,199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$40,962 - $64,658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
489
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,289
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,214
Price Range:
$39,500 - $56,469
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
103
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,276
# Good or Great Deals:
21
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,806
Depreciation %:
41.3%
Resale Value $:
$22,434
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Minivans)
45.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Minivans)
41.3% - 48.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz Metris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Odyssey
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz Metris
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Odyssey Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
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3 out of / 7Ranking
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4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Mercedes-Benz Metris Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX-L, Sport, Touring
Mercedes-Benz Metris Trim Levels
Cargo, Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
32.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
89.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
182.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
89.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4482 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
205.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4123 lbs
Width:
88.3 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
202.4 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
235/60R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Black
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Navy Blue / Steel Blue
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / Pebble Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Hyacinth Red Metallic / Jupiter Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Green
Granite Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Black / Caluma Black
