Trunk comparison: BMW 5 Series Touring vs Opel Corsa

Key Differences

The BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 22.8 in (44%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is 16.9 in (65%) longer than in the Opel Corsa.

In width, the BMW is also advantageous: the width at the narrowest point is 4.3 in (11%) greater and the width of the trunk opening is 7.9 in (23%) larger than in the Corsa.

The Opel Corsa has a large relative advantage in vertical direction: the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor is 7.1 in (1700%) greater than in the BMW. Smaller differences under 10% include the higher trunk opening of the Corsa (+1.2 in / 4%) and the higher loading edge of the Corsa (+1.6 in / 6%).

Impact on Usability

The larger length and width dimensions of the BMW make it significantly more practical for long or wide cargo: furniture parts, long slats, skis, or several large moving boxes can be transported flatter and more easily because more usable depth and a wider opening are available.

The greater narrow width also reduces the risk of bulky items getting stuck at tight spots.

The relatively deeper space between the loading edge and trunk floor in the Opel means more usable vertical space directly behind the loading edge; this can make storing tall, narrow items easier.

However, the loading edge of the Corsa is higher (+1.6 in), which makes lifting heavy loads somewhat more difficult. The slightly higher trunk opening (+1.2 in) offers only minor practical advantages.

In practice, this means: For regular transport of larger, longer, or wider loads, the BMW 5 Series Touring is the better choice. The Opel Corsa can score points with tall items behind the loading edge but overall appears less flexible for bulky or extensive cargo due to smaller length and width dimensions.