Trunk comparison: Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences and Impact on Usability

The most notable differences concern the trunk opening and interior depth. The SEAT Tarraco stands out with a significantly higher opening of +4.7 in (17%) and a much wider opening of +11 in (32%) compared to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

The Mercedes impresses with a considerably greater depth of the cargo area (distance from loading edge → trunk floor): +6.3 in (267%) compared to the Tarraco. These three deviations most strongly determine how the vehicles can be used in everyday life.

A higher trunk opening in the Tarraco (+4.7 in / 17%) makes loading tall or bulky items (crates, boxes, furniture parts) easier because less tilting or awkward positioning is required.

Together with the significantly greater width of the opening (+11 in / 32%), wide items (such as strollers, wide boxes, furniture parts) can be loaded crosswise much more easily and quickly.

The significantly greater depth of the CLA (+6.3 in / 267%) means that the trunk floor lies noticeably deeper relative to the loading edge.

This creates more usable volume in the lower part of the trunk and is better suited for flat-lying, bulky cargo (e.g., several suitcases stacked or long, flat goods). At the same time, reaching the luggage lying at the very bottom can be noticeably more effortful due to reduced accessibility.

All other differences (overall lengths with folded seats, width at the narrowest point, loading edge height) are less than 10% and have less impact on usability in everyday life.

Conclusion: Those who frequently load wide or tall items benefit from the Tarraco (larger opening height and width). Those who prefer flat and deep stored volume find practical advantages in the CLA due to the greater interior depth.