Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Jeep Renegade

Main Differences

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more loading length: +14.6 in (24%) with the seats folded down and +12.6 in (42%) with the first row upright compared to the Jeep Renegade. The narrowest trunk width is +4.3 in (11%) larger in the BMW.

The Jeep Renegade has a higher trunk opening and depth: the opening height is +7.5 in (27%) greater, the depth (loading edge to trunk floor) +5.5 in (1300%). Additionally, the loading edge of the Renegade is +3.9 in (15%) higher above the road.

The width of the trunk opening is only slightly larger in the BMW (+3.1 in / 8%) and therefore is not included in the explicitly highlighted differences.

Impact on Usability

For long and wide cargo, the BMW is clearly advantageous: the significantly greater loading length (both with folded seats and in normal condition) and the slightly larger narrowest width make transporting long items (e.g., furniture, boards) and wider packages easier.

The lower loading edge of the BMW makes lifting heavy loads easier.

The Renegade scores with tall or bulky items: the higher opening height and significantly greater floor depth provide more vertical space behind the loading edge, allowing tall items to stand better or be accommodated.

The downside is the higher loading edge (+3.9 in), which makes loading and unloading heavy items more strenuous.

Practical conclusion: Those who frequently transport long or wide cargo are better served by the BMW 5 Series Touring. Those who often load tall or bulky items (or value vertical space) benefit from the Jeep Renegade but must factor in the higher lifting to the loading edge.