Trunk comparison: Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes Benz GLC

Key Differences (Values > 10% Highlighted)

The Mercedes‑GLC offers significantly more cargo length: It is 18.1 in (≈98%) longer with the first row of seats upright, and 22.4 in (≈48%) longer with the seats folded down than the Hyundai i10.

The trunk opening of the GLC is significantly wider: The opening width of the GLC is 7.9 in (≈22%) greater than that of the i10.

The Hyundai i10 has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor: The distance is 7.1 in (≈1700%) greater in the i10 than in the GLC.

Impact on Usability

Load-bearing long goods and bulky items: Due to the significantly greater cargo length (both with the rear seat upright and folded) and the wider opening, the GLC is better suited for longer or bulky items (e.g., furniture parts, bicycles with partial disassembly, long packages).

The wider opening makes it easier to load wide cargo and reduces the risk of corners hitting.

Everyday loading and lifting/pushing: The significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor in the i10 means the cargo floor lies further below the loading edge.

This creates more usable volume in the footwell of the trunk and lowers the load somewhat—advantageous for safety and the load’s center of gravity.

However, loading heavier or bulkier items can be somewhat more cumbersome because they must be lifted over or lowered past the loading edge; conversely, very flat, rollable loads can often be slid in more easily in the GLC.

Short-distance/city use vs. heavy users: For users who regularly transport long or wide loads, the GLC is more practical.

For occasional users or city driving, who mainly transport smaller, compact items, the i10 offers additional protected storage space due to the lower cargo floor but is significantly more limited in length and width.

To note (smaller differences <10%): The height of the trunk opening is 2.4 in higher in the i10, and the loading edge of the GLC is only 0.4 in higher above the road; the narrowest trunk width differs by 2.8 in in favor of the GLC. These values have less practical impact than the differences highlighted above.