Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences

Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake has a 6.7 in (19%) longer cargo floor length with the first row of seats upright compared to the Opel Grandland. The trunk depth (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is 2.4 in (38%) greater in the CLA. The Opel Grandland has a 8.3 in (24%) wider trunk opening and also a 3.9 in (14%) higher opening height.

Impact on Usability

Longer cargo floor in the CLA (+19%): When the rear seats are in use, the CLA offers significantly more usable depth for long items (e.g. skis, poles, long boxes). For users who often transport long but narrow cargo, the CLA is more practical.

Greater depth between loading edge and trunk floor in the CLA (+38%): The CLA has a deeper trunk bed. This allows better stacking, lower storage of luggage (less risk of falling out), and more net volume below the loading edge. This is advantageous for bulky or tall cargo that can be "recessed" within the cargo space.

Wider trunk opening in the Opel (+24%) and higher opening height (+14%): The Grandland makes loading and unloading wider or bulkier items significantly easier.

Large boxes, furniture parts, or strollers can be maneuvered more easily due to the larger opening. The higher opening height helps when loading tall items without hitting the roof edge.

Smaller differences (not highlighted): The CLA offers slight advantages with a 3.5 in (5%) longer cargo floor with seats fully folded and a 4% wider narrowest trunk width when fully expanded. The loading edge of the Grandland is 1.2 in (4%) higher above the road, which slightly complicates lifting items in.

Conclusion

For longer, deeper stowage of cargo, the Mercedes‑Benz CLA Shooting Brake is more advantageous (longer cargo floor with seats upright, significantly greater trunk depth). For wide or bulky items and overall easier loading, the Opel Grandland is the more practical choice (wider and taller trunk opening).