Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Mercedes Benz GLE

Key Differences

With the seats folded down, the Mercedes‑Benz GLE offers a significantly longer cargo floor — about 11.8 in more, which is roughly +18%. This is especially noticeable with long items and when a large cargo area is needed.

The trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.1 in greater in the Dacia Duster — stated as +700% — making it considerably deeper than the GLE. As a result, the Duster's cargo floor sits lower under the loading edge, creating a "deeper" cargo compartment.

The width of the trunk opening is about 4.7 in (+12%) larger in the GLE compared to the Duster. The significantly wider opening makes loading and unloading wider items easier.

Implications for Usability

The greater loading length of the GLE with folded seats makes it more practical for long or flat cargo — such as furniture parts, long slats, or several suitcases lined up. Together with the wider trunk opening, handling bulky or wide items becomes noticeably easier.

The significantly deeper cargo space of the Dacia Duster increases usable volume vertically: bulky, stackable, or voluminous items can be "sunk" further down.

At the same time, the lower cargo floor means heavy items often have to be lifted over the loading edge when unloading — which can make loading and unloading more strenuous and complicates side removal.

Smaller differences (e.g., the GLE's ~3.1 in longer cargo area with the first row of seats upright, the ~2 in greater minimum width, or the GLE's loading edge being only 0.4 in higher) are minor in practice and have only a marginal effect on everyday usability.

The height of the trunk opening is the same for both, so it does not affect loading practice.