Trunk comparison: Kia Sportage vs Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake

Key Differences

Three differences stand out clearly from the data:

• The Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake has a +6.3 in (18%) longer trunk with the first row of seats upright than the Kia Sportage.
• The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +8.7 in (2100%) greater in the Mercedes than in the Kia Sportage.
• The width of the trunk opening is +7.1 in (21%) larger in the Kia Sportage than in the Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake.

Impact on Usability

These differences lead to clear practical consequences:

• More length in the Mercedes (with first row upright): With +6.3 in (18%), the CLA Shooting Brake offers more usable cargo length for longer items with the rear seats fully occupied. This is advantageous for suitcases, skis, long packages, or bulky goods that should not be transported folded down.
• Significantly greater depth in the Mercedes: The +8.7 in (2100%) greater depth indicates considerably more space between the loading edge and trunk floor. This increases total volume and allows stacking taller items or securely storing bulky, tall cargo. (Note: The very high percentage may be due to different measurement bases; practically, it means significantly more interior space in depth.)
• Wider opening in the Kia: The +7.1 in (21%) larger trunk opening of the Sportage makes loading wider or bulky items much easier. Furniture boards, boxes, a folded stroller, or a large package can be maneuvered more easily centered and without angling through the opening in the Kia.

In short: The Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake offers overall longer and deeper cargo space and is thus better suited for long or tall cargo with full seats. The Kia Sportage scores with a significantly larger opening, making loading and unloading wider, bulky items more practical.

Smaller deviations (e.g., +3.5 in with seats fully folded, +2–1.2 in opening height/loading edge, +0.4 in narrowest width) are minor and hardly affect everyday usability.