Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 5008

Main Differences (Selected Values)

When comparing the two models, four differences stand out: The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more cargo space with the rear seats upright than the Peugeot 5008: the trunk is 28.3 in or 212% larger.

Additionally, the internal depth (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Mercedes is 8.3 in or 2100% greater, indicating a much deeper cargo area. On the other hand, the Peugeot 5008 has a higher trunk opening (+3.5 in or 13%) and a significantly wider opening width (+10.2 in or 30%) compared to the Mercedes.

Impact on Usability

The superior interior capacity of the Mercedes with the rear seats upright and the significantly greater depth make it more practical for situations where many or bulky but not necessarily wide items need to be transported, such as suitcases for trips, shopping, or longer, flat-lying items.

The deeper loading floor also allows luggage to be stored lower, making the space more effectively usable.

The Peugeot scores with the higher and significantly wider opening: loading large, bulky, or wide items (such as furniture parts, strollers, boxes) is easier — less maneuvering and less contact with edges when sliding items in. The higher opening also makes it easier to look inside and maneuver large parts.

Further practical consequences: the larger opening width and height of the Peugeot reduce restrictions when transporting wide cargo; the Mercedes’ greater depth and its significantly larger volume with the rear seats upright are advantageous when rear seats are regularly used and additional trunk space is needed.

It should be noted that the loading edge of the Mercedes is slightly higher (+2.4 in, ~9%), which makes lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous, while the Peugeot’s lower loading edge and larger opening make loading overall more accessible.