Trunk comparison: BMW X5 vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences

The measurements show several deviations, of which two stand out clearly:

• BMW X5 has a trunk that is 5.9 in (17%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Opel Grandland.
• Opel Grandland has a depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) that is 5.9 in (1500%) greater than the BMW X5.
• Other, smaller differences: With seats folded down, the X5 is 6.7 in (10%) longer; the narrowest trunk width in the X5 is +3.5 in (9%) larger; the trunk opening is +0.4 in (1%) wider in the X5; the trunk opening height is +0.4 in (1%) higher in the Grandland; the loading edge of the X5 is +0.4 in higher above the road.

Impact on Usability

- Use with long items: Due to the greater loading length with the first row of seats upright, the BMW X5 is better suited when longer items need to be transported frequently (e.g., boards, skis, long luggage) without folding down seats. Even with seats folded down, the X5 offers (slightly) more length.

- Vertically usable space and stacking: The significantly greater depth of the Opel Grandland means more distance between the loading edge and trunk floor.

Practically, this results in more usable interior height and makes stacking tall boxes or accommodating bulky but not particularly long items easier. For upright luggage or multiple stacked boxes, the Grandland has the advantage.

- Width and loading heavy items: The 3.5 in greater narrowest width in the X5 makes loading wider items easier; the minimal differences in opening width and loading edge height (each ±0.4 in) are hardly noticeable in practice.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport long or wide objects benefit more from the BMW X5. Those who need more volume in depth and better stacking options for bulky, not necessarily long cargo are better served by the Opel Grandland.