Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Durchschnitt SUV

Key Differences

The Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake offers a significantly larger usable trunk depth and length in several situations: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the CLA Shooting Brake is 11% (6.7 in) longer, and with the front seats upright, even 25% (8.3 in) longer than the average SUV.

The depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is significantly greater in the CLA Shooting Brake at +6.7 in (340%). In contrast, the width of the trunk opening is 22% (7.5 in) larger in the average SUV.

The loading edge height is the same, the opening height of the SUV is only slightly higher (+8%, 2.4 in), and the narrowest trunk width differs very little (+2%, 0.8 in in favor of the CLA).

Impact on Usability

For long items (skis, slats, long boxes, furniture parts) and when as much flat cargo space as possible is needed, the CLA Shooting Brake has the advantage: the longer interior dimensions with folded seats and the significantly greater trunk depth allow for longer, flat-lying cargo and more usable volume below the loading edge.

The deep cargo compartment is also suitable for storing luggage lower and thus more stably.

For wider or very bulky items and convenient loading and unloading of large boxes, the average SUV is more advantageous: the significantly larger opening width and slightly greater opening height make it easier to slide through and tilt wide/tall cargo.

For very voluminous, unwieldy pieces, the wider opening reduces damage risk and maneuvering effort.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport long, flat, or many stacked items benefit from the CLA Shooting Brake. Those who often load and unload wide, bulky, or tall cargo find the SUV's loading opening more practical.