Trunk comparison: Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Benz GLE

Key Differences and Implications for Usability

The Mercedes‑Benz GLE offers significantly more longitudinal cargo space: with the seats folded down, the GLE's trunk is +22.8 in (43%) longer, and with the first row upright, +15 in (57%) longer.

This makes the GLE clearly more practical for long items (e.g., skis, slats, long boxes) and for transporting larger volumes during moves or trips.

The width of the trunk opening is +8.7 in (25%) larger on the GLE. A wider opening facilitates loading and unloading wider or bulky items and reduces the risk of having to lift furniture at an angle.

The Citroën C3 has a significantly greater trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) by +9.1 in (2200%) compared to the GLE. Practically, this means the C3 has a deeper cargo well, allowing luggage and groceries to be stored deeper and thus somewhat more protected.

At the same time, a deep cargo well can make loading very long, flat items more difficult because they do not lie flat, and maneuvering heavy loads during loading and unloading less comfortable.

Smaller differences such as the opening height (+0.8 in, 3%) or loading edge height (+0.4 in, 1%) are hardly relevant in practice. The width at the narrowest point is 9% larger on the GLE but only has a moderate effect.

Brief conclusion: Those who frequently transport long or wide items or regularly need a lot of cargo volume clearly benefit from the Mercedes‑GLE. Those who value a deep cargo well for concealed storage of luggage and mainly drive in everyday/city settings will find practical advantages in the Citroën C3.