Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 3008

Key Differences

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has a significantly greater trunk depth measurement (loading edge to trunk floor): +4.3 in (100%) compared to the Peugeot 3008. Conversely, the Peugeot 3008 offers a significantly larger opening width of the trunk opening: +5.9 in (17%) compared to the CLA Shooting Brake.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth in the CLA Shooting Brake means more vertical space behind the loading edge. Practically, this means bulky, tall luggage or stacked boxes can be placed further down in the CLA, making better use of the interior space.

Combined with the slightly lower loading edge of the CLA (the Peugeot is about 2 in higher here), the required lift when loading heavy items is reduced.

The significantly larger opening width of the Peugeot 3008 makes a noticeable difference when loading and unloading wide items: wide boxes, bicycles without the front wheel, or furniture parts can be maneuvered more easily through the opening in the 3008. Despite similar interior lengths (differences with folded or upright rear seats are each around 7%), the 3008 is overall better suited for wide, bulky cargo due to the larger opening.

Other, smaller differences: the trunk length of the CLA is about 7% greater, and the narrowest width of the CLA is slightly (+1.6 in) wider.

The height of the trunk opening in the 3008 is about 2.8 in (10%) higher than in the CLA, which can also be helpful for very tall cargo in combination with the larger opening width.

Conclusion

For users who frequently transport tall or stacked cargo and prefer a lower lift, the CLA Shooting Brake is advantageous due to the significantly greater depth reserve. Those who regularly transport wide, bulky items benefit more from the Peugeot 3008 because of the significantly larger opening width.